I lie in bed and stare at the ceiling. I listen to Dad concoct his tea in the kitchen. Red rose with half a teaspoon of milk. I can direct him from counter to counter. Before he sneezes I whisper, “Bless you.”

Berkeley Art Museum’s newest exhibit, Hauntology, presents the rich and tension-filled concept of “hauntology” illustrated by a variety of unsettling artwork. Curated by BAM director Lawrence Rinder and musician Scott Hewicker, the exhibit uses philosopher Jacques Derrida’s theory of “hauntology,” Read on.

The viewing of art is a personal and transformative encounter. Informed by our past, the present moment is shaped not only by the current exhibit, but also by our previous experiences that haunt our awareness. Read on.