Notes from FileMaker notes field: The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery presents Working History, African American Art & Objects. Working History brings together artwork by significant African American artists, and exhibits their work alongside historical and ephemeral objects. The exhibition explores how artists can reinterpret historical source material into forms of contemporary social and political critique. The exhibiting artists are: Nick Cave, Willie Cole, David Hammons, Glenn Ligon, Fred Wilson, Io Palmer, Kianga Ford, Dave McKenzie, Adrian Piper, Kara Walker, Sam Durant, Lorraine O’Grady, and Faith Ringgold.

A public celebration for Working History will take place on Friday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m., beginning with an artist talk by Nick Cave in the Vollum Lounge, followed by a reception at the Cooley Gallery from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.