David Bacon, a California-based photographer, writer, social activist and union organizer has dedicated most of his career to documenting labor history. Bacon traveled to Eureka to showcase his latest exhibit.
Bacon’s recent traveling exhibit, “In Camps, Under Trees and Evicted, Farm Workers and People Living Close to the Line in Northern California”, documents 35 years of experiences, struggles, strengths and the resilience of farmworkers in Northern California.
The exhibition commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 1965 farmworker strike, demonstrating the lived laborworker experience, as well as diving into agriculture, California history and social political movements of the 20th century through black and white images.
Bacon’s photography is currently being held at Centro del Pueblo, located at 3008 Broadway in Eureka. Through collaboration, the exhibit was able to travel from the previous UC Davis Labor and Community Center location to Centro del Pueblo. The exhibit’s initial opening reception was held on Sept. 26 from 5-7 p.m., but will continue to stay up until Nov. 3, and is free and open to the public. The exhibit is open during Centro del Pueblo’s normal weekly hours, which can be found on their webpage.
By Alexis Sarmiento
Photo by Alexis Sarmiento
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