"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
“The thing about history is that it’s always changing. We’re always re-writing, reconsidering history.”
Govan is the current director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Under his guidance LACMA has expanded its collection, and built permanent public installations, transferring a regional institution into a renowned cultural experience. Prior to LACMA, Govan was was the President and Director of Dia Art Foundation.
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