Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, March 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm as they welcome the Oakland-based multi-disciplinary artist Brandon Ruffin to celebrate the publication of his Setanta Books monograph Migration Patterns. Along with signing copies, Mr. Ruffin will engage in what is sure to be a lively discussion with noted art director, photographer, and filmmaker Mathieu Bitton.

“Rooted in personal history and collective memory, Migration Patterns offers a powerful reflection on the enduring presence of Southern Black culture in Northern California; particularly in the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and Ruffin’s hometown, Richmond. The project opens with Siobhan, a poem by Enjoli Flynn-Ruffin, and is accompanied by an essay from journalist and cultural critic Pendarvis Harshaw. Together, these texts frame the book not simply as a collection of photographs, but as a lyrical meditation on legacy, migration, and the evolving meaning of home. At its heart, Migration Patterns is a reflection on lineage: on what it means to be the continuation of a story, and on the responsibility of documenting that story with care. With it,  Ruffin adds a vital voice to the canon of contemporary Black photography.”

We look forward to seeing you for the opportunity to meet and greet Brandon Ruffin – and to pick up a signed example of this engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Migration Patterns, please place your order below.