San Diego History Center

Featured Artist: Spar Street This painting, newly acquired by SDHC, is a representation of Thich Nhat Hanh (1926- ), a Zen Buddhist monk a globally recognized and respected religious figure that established Deer Park Monastery, a 400-acre sanctuary in Escondido, San Diego, California. In addition to devoting his life to advocating for global peace and non-violent protests, Thich Nhat Hanh overcame brutal political and social unrest in his native Vietnam and was nominated fo...r a Nobel Peace by his friend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This painting was commissioned and donated to SDHC by local San Diegan, Marshall Goldsmith, an internationally renowned Executive Coach, former Professor and University Dean. A devout philosophical Buddhist and practitioner of mindfulness and meditation, many of Mr. Goldsmith’s professional teachings are based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. The portrait’s artist, Spar Street is an American contemporary artist who specializes in mixed media large-scale works on canvas and sculpture. His artistic practice can be described as a combination of two dominant styles that originated in the late 20th century, abstraction and expressionism which are largely, but not exclusively, defined by the exaggerated use of color and movement to evoke specific self-referential emotion. This work is in the exhibition Revealed: The San Diego History Center’s Fine Art Collection. Revealed, with nearly 100 works of art from the SDHC collection, focuses exclusively on works about San Diego or by San Diego artists and provides a glimpse into the history of collecting at the History Center. Revealed comprises some of the most widely practiced genres of art: portraiture, landscapes, still life, and representations of the nude body in art. Scenes of everyday life, which symbolize larger concepts of national spirit, pride, and identity appear throughout the exhibition, spanning eras and styles. Come and experience this dynamic new revelation of our Fine Art Collection at our Balboa Park location Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. Credit: Spar Street (1963 -) Thich Nhat Hanh in Prayer, Oil on canvas, 21st c., 2020.35 Gift of Drs. Marshall and Lyda Goldsmith

San Diego 101: The History of Our Region This Zoom webinar series of hour-long presentations will be led monthly by SDHC Community Historian Barry Goldlust. Barry is a dedicated volunteer who is passionate about bringing San Diego history to life. Tuesday, November 10 Noon-1 pm on Zoom ... http://bit.ly/SD101NOV Old Town to New Town: The Development of San Diego Before it was the second largest city in California, San Diego was a small Mexican pueblo. As the demographics quickly changed with statehood, however, the pueblo did not meet the needs of the new population. This presentation explores the geographical shift from Old Town to New Town as well as the cultural and economic implications of the move. RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! >>> http://bit.ly/SD101NOV Guests will receive a confirmation message following sign-up.

Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone! Here's a great photograph by Norman Baynard of children dressed up to celebrate Halloween, c. 1950. Baynard operated a commercial studio in Logan Heights for over 40 years where he documented the social, political and religious life of the San Diego’s African American community (19081986). Read more >>> http://ow.ly/4SaM305o0Au #sandiegohistory #halloween #normanbaynard #baynard #loganheights #communityphotography #sdcommunitites #historicphoto #balboapark

We’re a week away from #ElectionDay. In partnership with our @BalboaPark neighbor @mopasd, we’re using our platform this week to remind you that your voice matters and your vote counts. : Bruce Davidson, . , . . . ., 1965, gelatin silver print. Collection of the Museum of Photographic Arts. Gift of an anonymous donor. Bruce Davidson, courtesy of H...oward Greenberg Gallery. From the fight for civil rights across American’s south to Harlem’s changing landscape in 1970’s New York, Bruce Davidson’s work provides perspectives on key events that shaped the U.S. in the 20th century. ' : The Museum’s permanent collection offers a rich photographic heritage, both as an expressive medium and a documentary record. The collection’s more than 9,000 images include works by Margaret Bourke-White, Alfred Stieglitz, and Ruth Bernhard among other photographers, and a wealth of representative examples of different photographic styles, genres and techniques from early 19th century daguerreotypes and albumen prints to pictorialism, cutting-edge documentary and photojournalism, and digitally constructed imagery. #voting #vote #election #elections #democracy #votingmatters #votingrights #electionday #registertovote #ivoted #govote #voterregistration #civilrights #votebymail #voter #votingday #BruceDavidson #Selma #MartinLutherKINGJr #MLKJR #SelmatoMontgomery #blacksuffrage #gelatinsilverprint @explorebalboapark #balboapark #historicphoto See more

In case you missed it. The virtual discussion with local historian Maria Garcia on her new book "We Made San Diego" is now available on the San Diego History Center YouTube channel.

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay2020, The San Diego History Center acknowledges that modern San Diego County is built upon the unceded native homelands of the Kumeyaay, Luiseño, Cahuilla, Cupeño and Juaneño. We acknowledge and thank these Indigenous communities and activists who partner with us to ensure their histories and culture continue to thrive. Pictured here are Kumeyaay veterans at the raising of the Kumeyaay Nation flag at the Serra Museum in Presidio Park, July 16, 2019.

Calling all educators and parents! The Balboa Park Educator’s Council has brought together 12 institutions to share resources, funding opportunities, and progra...ms to increase student engagement in a virtual "Balboa Park Educator Hour" on 10/13 at 3:30 p.m. Whether you are a parent teaching from home or an instructor back at school, get a sneak peak of free new programming, field trips, remote workshops, and funding sources. Enter to win FREE t-shirts, materials, and virtual field trips or workshops for your class! The event is FREE to attend, but RSVPs are required. We are here to help! https://bit.ly/3ixJLXl #BalboaPark #Education #RemoteLearning See more