After a long, rainy summer, the Bay Area art scene is beginning to thaw out, with galleries returning from summer vacation and museums kicking off the fall. This season’s lineup of exhibitions brings together artists and activists across generations, at large institutions and small art spaces alike, offering modes of resistance and community through art. At 82 years old, the pioneering Bay Area painter’s work remains as fresh and innovative as ever. In both shows, the Mexican-born artist tackles themes of human trafficking and immigration on his own terms. The show acts as a kickoff for Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week from October 1 to 5, offering multiple ways to engage with Black art in the region.