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Paul R. Williams:
An Architect Considered

Exhibition

August 18, 2026 – March 13, 2027

Organized jointly by the USC School of Architecture and the USC Fisher Museum of Art, this exhibition examines Paul R. Williams’ major contributions to modern multifamily housing. It pairs original archival drawings with newly commissioned works by contemporary artists and architects. Highlighting 35 housing projects from Williams’ 60-year career, the show emphasizes the designer’s sustained commitment to innovative, dignified solutions for collective living during a period of rapid urbanization. Seven new commissions — by Edgar Arceneaux; Current Interests (Matthew Au and Mira Henry); enFOLD Collective (Dana McKinney White and Megan Echols); Darell W. Fields; David Hartt; Cory Henry; and Amanda Williams — extend Williams’ legacy into the present, offering fresh perspectives on his influence on architectural history and modern housing.


Guest curators: Valery Augustin, Milton S. F. Curry and Amy Murphy.

Significant funding has been provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Saw the Kara Walker Exhibit at USC today with silk_kittenn & I highly recommend it. Walker’s work explores Black American history, and she uses silhouettes, historic illustrations, classic mythology and much more to create her vision. Sobering & arresting artwork from one of the greats 🤘☮️
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Saw the Kara Walker Exhibit at USC today with silk_kittenn & I highly recommend it. Walker’s work explores Black American history, and she uses silhouettes, historic illustrations, classic mythology and much more to create her vision. Sobering & arresting artwork from one of the greats 🤘☮️ #karawalker #contemporaryart #usc #uscfisher #uscfishermuseum #emancipationproclamation #emancipationapproximation #blackhistory #blackart #africanamericanart #africanamericanhistory


Ayeee, got a Paint Night Tonight for my Black Trojan family! A couple years ago, I had my exhibition "Black Girl Blues," but for this project, I was tasked with visually expressing the other end of the spectrum – Black JOY! I`m so excited for you all to see the image you`ll be recreating. We will be at the Fisher Museum of Art from 6pm to 8pm 😆 So thankful to the Most High Yah for this opportunity! Fight On, and all glory goes to God. 💯 I hope to see y`all there.
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Ayeee, got a Paint Night Tonight for my Black Trojan family! A couple years ago, I had my exhibition "Black Girl Blues," but for this project, I was tasked with visually expressing the other end of the spectrum - Black JOY! I'm so excited for you all to see the image you'll be recreating. We will be at the Fisher Museum of Art from 6pm to 8pm 😆 So thankful to the Most High Yah for this opportunity! Fight On, and all glory goes to God. 💯 I hope to see y'all there. . . . #paintnight #blackhistory #blackjoy #blackart #keviettebydesign #kevietteminor #usc #uscalum #southcentral #losangeles #celebrate #sonomacountyartist #socal #norcal #digital #painting #illustration #insecurehbo #uscfisher #blackgirlblues


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Today is the last day to see pamdouglasart work in "Art and Hope at the End of the Tunnel" at fishermuseum Curated by russianedward #uscfisher #artandhopeattheendofthetunnel #artandhope #santuary #refugees #contemporaryart #arttoday


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Gajin Fujita⁠
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How the pandemic has affected my art practice:⁠
During this pandemic, I found it that I have had more time to live with my art practice. So, I’ve been able to give and pay more attention to the paintings I’ve worked on. Also in this pandemic, I have been able to witness and experience the many social ills that we humans create and a lot of it has made for some great content to be used in my works.⁠
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A short statement about included pieces:⁠
In this painting, No Man’s Land, I’ve painted a particular corner of the LA inner city, where we call the cornfields. This area is mostly a commercial zone so there really doesn’t exist a residential neighborhood but there once was a thriving community that existed when the Tongva people used to call this area their home. I’ve also painted Bird/God (tengu) characters attacking a coyote on this street corner. In this painting, I wanted to capture the idea of evolution and the idea of time. I feel all the fighting, struggles, competition, and dominance that all life on this planet is constantly practicing make up natural evolution.⁠
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Gajin Fujita⁠
No Man`s LAnd⁠
2020⁠
Spray paint, paint markers, Sakura streak, 12K white gold leaf, and 24k gold leaf on wood⁠
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Courtesy of the Artist and L.A. Louver Venice, California⁠
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Copyright Gajin Fujita
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#Repost fishermuseum with make_repost ・・・ Gajin Fujita⁠ ⁠ How the pandemic has affected my art practice:⁠ During this pandemic, I found it that I have had more time to live with my art practice. So, I’ve been able to give and pay more attention to the paintings I’ve worked on. Also in this pandemic, I have been able to witness and experience the many social ills that we humans create and a lot of it has made for some great content to be used in my works.⁠ ⁠ A short statement about included pieces:⁠ In this painting, No Man’s Land, I’ve painted a particular corner of the LA inner city, where we call the cornfields. This area is mostly a commercial zone so there really doesn’t exist a residential neighborhood but there once was a thriving community that existed when the Tongva people used to call this area their home. I’ve also painted Bird/God (tengu) characters attacking a coyote on this street corner. In this painting, I wanted to capture the idea of evolution and the idea of time. I feel all the fighting, struggles, competition, and dominance that all life on this planet is constantly practicing make up natural evolution.⁠ ⁠ Gajin Fujita⁠ No Man's LAnd⁠ 2020⁠ Spray paint, paint markers, Sakura streak, 12K white gold leaf, and 24k gold leaf on wood⁠ ⁠ Courtesy of the Artist and L.A. Louver Venice, California⁠ ⁠ Copyright Gajin Fujita ⁠ #museum #art #history #photography #artist #contemporaryart #painting #gallery #arte #exhibition #museo #artwork #artgallery #culture #photooftheday #modernart #love #kunst #museums #losangeles #usc #uscfisher #gajinfujita


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