November 15, 2001 ­ February 13, 2002
Bob Walker: Our Kind of Winter
Entrance foyer at 1945 Broadway, in downtown Oakland
Hours: 6am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
Presented by the Oakland Museum of California Professional Services division

Wintertime in California is uniquely Californian. Newcomers, as well as long-time residents, are delighted and surprised by the varied effects of our short, mostly mild and rarely violent winter. The subtle seasons and microclimates of the state are as diverse as the people that inhabit it.

A photographer and open-space advocate, Bob Walker (1952 – 1992) was committed to capturing views of the local landscapes, documenting not only their natural beauty, but also changes caused by urban development and economic expansion. His photography of the East Bay Regional Park District coupled with his tireless activism were crucial to the protection of that area. Thanks to his efforts, the state park that embraces Mount Diablo has grown from 1,500 to 20,000 unspoiled acres.

The beautiful images here are prints made from Walker’s 35mm slides. They represent a small sampling of over 30,000 photographs of California made by Walker, all of which are in the care of the Museum, the premier repository for the entire state.

Dennis M. Power, Executive Director
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA

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