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Can looking closely at photographs change what we see, know, and feel about history? šø Listen as Japanese artist Masaki Fujihata shares the meaning behind the exhibitionās title and how he invites visitors to become photographers themselves through augmented reality (AR). By stepping into historic photographs and seeing through a new lens, visitors can explore how photography shapes our understanding of history and the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.ā
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Experience the interactive augmented reality installation along new Bay Area elements and a never-before-seen three-screen video featuring local residents.ā
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šļø āBeHere / 1942ā is now on view at OMCA through December 27. Plan your visit at the link in bio! ā
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#JapaneseAmericanHistory #BeHere1942 #AugmentedReality #MuseumExhibition #ArtExhibitionā
27 Oct 2026
You can actually step inside these photographs.
I visited the new BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California, and it gives you a different way to experience history.
The exhibit looks at historic photographs documenting the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, including photos connected to Oakland and Bay Area communities. Some are on the same street where the museum is located today!
What really stood out to me was the augmented reality experience. And no, itās not AI! Artist Masaki Fujihata filmed real actors in Tokyo and Los Angeles, including elders who lived through the incarceration camps and descendants of people who were incarcerated.
Thereās also a new three-screen video featuring local residents, including people connected to this history and others affected by current anti-immigrant policies.
And thereās more to explore, from the rest of the museum to the exhibition merch in the gift shop.
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BeHere / 1942 is on view through December 27, 2026
If youāre looking for something meaningful and different to do in Oakland, add this to your list.
Would you check this exhibit out? š And who would you bring with you?
Save this for your next Oakland day and send it to someone who loves museums, history, or unique Bay Area experiences.
#VisitCalifornia #Visitoakland #ThingsToDoInOakland #ThingstodointheBayArea #Museums
13 Oct 2026
⨠Just like magicā¦āØĀ You can upgrade your museum visit for free with @bloombergconnects!
Hear behind-the-scenes insights from staff and artists, audio stories, explore maps, and moreābefore, during, and after your visit!
#OaklandMuseumofCalifornia #BloombergConnects #jutsutrend #Oakland #Museum
07 Oct 2026
POV: You ask a volunteer āWho is Hung Liu?ā When you visit the Gallery of California Art, you might find Doris Chun, a Gallery Chatter, who brings her own knowledge, experiences, and stories into the galleryāadding depth and new ways of seeing Hung Liuās art! ā
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Hung Liu (1948ā2021) was a groundbreaking Chinese American artist whose work explored identity, immigration, memory, and Chinese and American cultures. Drawing from historical photographs, Liu brought stories of displacement and belonging to life with vulnerability and compassion.ā
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Want to come chat or become a chatter? Check out the link in our bio to learn more! ā
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š£ļøChat with Gallery Chatters Saturdays, 1ā3 pm | All Galleriesā
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#RememberingHungLiu #OMCA #BayAreaArtist #ArtMuseum #OaklandMuseumofCalifornia #HungLiuā
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š¼ļø: Artwork Ā© Hung Liu Estate/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY; Archival images courtesy @HungLiuEstateā
šø: Michael Macor, 1990. Gelatin silver print. The Oakland Tribune Collection.Ā©ļøOakland Museum of California.ā
š„: Summoning Ghosts: The Art of Hung Liu, 2013. Produced by: Bay Package Productions for the Oakland Museum of Californiaā
06 Nov 2026
In 1942, Dorothea Lange captured hundreds of images of the tragic and disgraceful incarceration of Japanese Americans. In response, many of her photographs were censored and remained unseen for decades. Masaki Fujihata dug through those images to find hidden stories that were just below the surface for his exhibition āBeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarcerationā, on view at OMCA. ā
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In this photograph Mrs. Nakamoto is pictured with her family smiling. Fujihata found the smile peculiar considering the hardship their family was preparing to face so he read through Langeās field notes. The notes revealed that Mrs. Nakamoto asked Lange to send these photos to her husband who had already been arrested without evidence and taken to North Dakota. These hidden stories are why Fujihata decided to bring visitors inside the moments of 1942ābefore Japanese Americans in Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles were forcibly incarcerated during World War II.ā
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Come explore and reimagine these histories through immersive installations, historic photographs, and augmented reality (AR) at OMCA! šļø Tickets at the link in bio! ā
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#JapaneseAmericanHistory #BeHere #AugmentedReality #MuseumExhibition #OaklandMuseumofCaliforniaā
04 Nov 2026
History, resistance, and collective liberation at OMCA on November 15. āš½š„ Join us for Spotlight Sundays: Japanese American Legacies of Resistance, a community gathering inspired by our special exhibition, āBeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration,ā on view through Dec 27.ā
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Hear from @satsukiina and Miya Sommers, who bring personal and familial connections to wartime incarceration, in a conversation hosted by @little_kotos_words. Together, theyāll explore how the legacies of incarceration continue to shape movements for anti-imperialist organizing, solidarity, and healing in the face of ongoing racial injustice. The program will also feature an interactive performance of āEi Ja Nai Kaā by @taikopeace, honoring Japanese American immigrant ancestors through taiko drumming, dance, and song.ā
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Keep the conversation going during a post-program Call to Action gathering with @japaneseamericanfams4justice, @nikkeiresisters, and @tsuruforsolidarity. Join interactive protest art activities and learn how to support ongoing community campaigns.ā
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November 15 | 1ā2:30 pmā
šļø Get your $10 all-inclusive ticket at the link in bio! ā
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#SpotlightSundays #BeHere1942 #JapaneseAmericanHistory #CommunityResistance #TheOaklandMuseumCA #OaklandEvents #BayAreaEventsā
03 Nov 2026
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Hope to see you on November 15th at 1 pm at OMCA! Join us for a Spotlight Sunday event uplifting Japanese American resistance, inspired by the special exhibition, Be Here 1942 by Masaki Fujihata. The event will feature activists Satsuki Ina of @tsuruforsolidarity Miya Sommers of @nikkeiresisters and music by @taikopeace
Following the event we will do hands-on activities with activist organizations and @japaneseamericanfams4justice will be featuring our new Palestinian solidarity art we worked on in collaboration with talented artist @kaylakosakiart
01 Nov 2026
There are ghosts in the museum! š» This Halloween, weāre chatting with OMCA Gallery Chatter Doris Chun about the spirits in Hung Liuās paintings.ā
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Our Gallery Chatters bring their own knowledge, experiences, and stories into the galleries, opening up new ways to connect with art. In this video, Doris shares her perspective on groundbreaking Chinese American artist Hung Liu (1948ā2021), whose work explored identity, immigration, memory, and belonging through compassionate portrayals of the human experience.ā
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Want to become a Gallery Chatter? Share your curiosity, connect with visitors, and help bring art to life. Sign up to volunteer through the link in our bio! ā
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š£ļø Chat with Gallery Chatters Saturdays, 1ā3 pm | All Galleriesā
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#MuseumVolunteer #Halloween #BayAreaArtist #HungLiu #OaklandMuseumofCalifornia #VolunteerOpportunitiesā
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š¼ļø Artwork Ā© Hung Liu Estate/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY; archival images courtesy @HungLiuEstateā
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šø Portrait of Hung Liu, c. 1979, Courtesy of Hung Liu Estate.ā
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š„ Summoning Ghosts: The Art of Hung Liu, 2013. Courtesy of the Hung Liu Estate. Produced by Bay Package Productions for the Oakland Museum of California.ā
31 Oct 2026
One last Friday night. Letās make it count with @lagentesf ! EnjoyĀ an infectious mix of Cumbia, Reggae, Salsa, Reggaeton, and global rhythms in the Garden. āØš¶
š§ @mare.e.fresh takes over the Ampitheater with Funk, Latin, Disco, Y2K throwbacks, and plenty of dance-floor favorites
š“ Grab a bite from @offthegridsf and settle in for the final Friday night of the season
Itās the last Friday Nights of the year! Come soak up one more fall night at OMCA before we say goodbye to the season šš
#OMCAFridayNights #OaklandEvents #BayAreaMusic #VisitOakland #HalloweenOakland OffTheGridSF BestFreeActivity
26 Oct 2026
A beautiful day honoring tradition, community, and remembrance at OMCAās 32nd Annual DĆa de los Muertos Celebration! šš¼ From the vibrant procession to heartfelt ofrendas, live music, danza, arte, and artisan mercado, thank you to our community who helped make this day so special.
A heartfelt thank-you to our DĆa de los Muertos Committee (DMC), artists, performers, vendors, and everyone who shared their stories, creativity, and care with us. ā¤ļø
Missed the celebration? Thereās always more to discover at OMCA. Stay connected for upcoming programs, events, and ways to celebrate community with us!
#DiaDeLosMuertos #OMCA #OaklandMuseum #OaklandEvents #OaklandCommunity
25 Oct 2026
One more Friday Nights to go! šŗš½Weāre making the most of every fall night at OMCA before the season comes to a close.
š¶ @victoriadatanagan brought an electric, genre-fluid sound to the Garden
š We got moving with @ronnnniiiieeee and a high-energy K-pop dance lesson
š§ @djmamasan kept the party going with pop, R&B, house, and queer anthems
One. More. Friday. See you next week for the final Friday Nights of the season (spooky version)!šš
#OMCAFridayNights #OaklandEvents #BayAreaMusic #VisitOakland #HalloweenOakland OffTheGridSF BestFreeActivity
23 Oct 2026
This canvasās dark background nearly swallows the figureās hair while pushing her flesh and graceful form forward. She rests on an undulating surface of rich purple, green, and blue jewel tones, which #RichardDiebenkorn selectively draws upon to highlight the curve of her calf, shoulder and coif. A single golden oval glows near the center right edge.
Almost forty years ago, this canvas traveled to Tokyo in a solo exhibition held at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art. Organized with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, paintings and drawings from @SFMOMA and the @OaklandMuseumCA were on view from October 14 to December 3, 1989. While #Diebenkorn had visited Japan twice earlier in the decade, he was not able to make a trip to see this exhibition himself.
This painting is currently on view at the @OaklandMuseumCA in the Gallery of California Art. The museum is open to the public Wednesdays to Sundays from 11amā5pm.
#CuratorsChoice by Mary Clare McKinley, Head of Curatorial Affairs at the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation
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Seated Nude, Arm on Knee, 1962, oil on canvas, 51 1/4 x 45 3/4 in. (130.2 x 116.2 cm), Collection of the @OaklandMuseumCA, Gift of the Estate of Howard E. Johnson, CR no. 3282
Tags: figurative art, modern art, postwar art, west coast, Americana, California, Japan, printmaking, #OaklandMuseumCA, #ArtMuseum
01 Jan 1970
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