Continuum: MoAD Over Time is a landmark exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of the Museum of the African Diaspora. More than a retrospective, Continuum introduces MoAD’s next frontier, showing how the museum has been both foundational to the Bay Area’s cultural landscape and an increasingly vital global venue for art of the African Diaspora.

Through archival materials, fine artworks, and the histories of signature programs—including the Emerging Artist Program, MoAD in the Classroom, and community celebrations such as the Afropolitan Ball and Diaspora Dinner—along with community stories and interviews, the exhibition honors MoAD’s legacy as a catalyst for Black creativity and culture while charting its expanding role on the world stage.

Organized thematically and chronologically, Continuum moves through key eras and ideas in the museum’s evolution, tracing a living timeline from its founding to the present and into the future. Visitors will encounter foundational figures, pivotal exhibitions, program milestones, innovations, and visionary leadership moments. This show is designed to celebrate memory, spark reflection, and invite participation.

Artists in this Exhibition: Cheryl Patrice Derricotte, Chester Higgins Jr., JoeSam., Richard Mayhew, Ramekon O’Arwisters, Gordon Parks, Lava Thomas, and Sam Vernon