Event Details
Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots - Art Exhibit
Jul 15 - Sep 12, 2008
Brooks Institute, Cota Gallery, 27 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara
Event Description
Brooks Institute presents "Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots" Art Exhibit by photojournalist Joe Melchione. Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots features photographs taken in Santa Barbara and Isla Vista during an unprecedented time of social unrest and outcry.
The images record history through the lens of political activism, letting the viewer experience first-hand the raw emotion, idealism, passion and even empathy that characterized an explosive point in Southern California’s history. Using a photojournalistic style to capture the essence of the California youth culture’s dissatisfaction and protest, Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots is timeless in its relevance to our society today.
Opening reception to be held on August 7th from 5-8pm.
The Cota Street Gallery is a public gallery open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m and weekend 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The exhibit will run through September 12.
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Brooks Photography Institute
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Phone: 805-690-7603
Web site: http://www.joemelchionephotography.com/
