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Berkeley Art Museum Celebrates Theresa Hak Kyung Cha's Legacy

2/11/2026

Summary

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The Berkeley Art Museum is presenting a major retrospective, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (artist), titled "Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings," to foreground Cha's diverse works.
The exhibition features Cha's early pottery, performance art, and video installations, drawing on her 1982 book Dictée.
Curator Victoria Sung aims to show Cha's full artistic range and relevance today, with the show running through April 19, 2026, in Berkeley, California.

History

Historical Context

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha's 1982 book, Dictée, intertwines text and visual art to examine identity through the lens of historical female figures, including Yu Gwan Soon and Joan of Arc. Although initially receiving mixed reviews, the resurgence of interest in Asian American studies and feminism in the 1990s led to its reprinting, solidifying its significance in contemporary art discussions.

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Story summary

The Berkeley Art Museum is presenting a major retrospective, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (artist), titled "Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings," to foreground Cha's diverse works.
The exhibition features Cha's early pottery, performance art, and video installations, drawing on her 1982 book Dictée.
Curator Victoria Sung aims to show Cha's full artistic range and relevance today, with the show running through April 19, 2026, in Berkeley, California.

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