Inside Mildred Howard’s Blackbird in a Red Sky
Get an inside look at Mildred Howard’s immersive installation, Blackbird in a Red Sky (a.k.a. Fall of Blood House), as part of Oakland Museum of California’s Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory exhibition. Senior Curator of Art, Carin Adams and Lead Preparator, Justine Fernandez narrate the process of bringing the piece to California for the first time and the importance of Howard’s exploration of home.
Step into the vibrant world of Mildred Howard—one of the Bay Area’s most influential artists. Featuring five decades of groundbreaking work and new pieces debuting at OMCA, Poetics of Memory explores themes of memory, identity, and the histories that surround us. Don’t miss this landmark exhibition, made for and inspired by our community.
Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is on view now through October 18, 2026—don’t miss it!
