Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Wait… whose face is on the $100 bill? 💵

Bay Area artist Mildred Howard replaced Benjamin Franklin with herself in this bold early artwork, created while studying fashion design at the College of Alameda. Now it’s been transformed into a massive mural installation at the Oakland Museum of California.

This piece marks one of the earliest examples of Howard’s signature use of collage, found materials, photography, printmaking, and self-portraiture. And yes, you can spot the original small version inside the exhibition 👀

“Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory” is now on view. 🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio!

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