Art Curator and Scholar Zoè Samudzi offers a reflection on the ethnopolitical and historical implications of “Sibathontisele” (2010-present), a series of paintings by Zimbabwean artist and genocide survivor Owen Maseko. The talk traces a throughline between the Gukurahundi genocide (1982-87), the subject matter of the series, and the relationship between Maseko’s repression as a Ndebele […]
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2025. The exhibition is taking place April 25 through May 4, 3–7:30 pm, across the Massena Campus at Bard College. The exhibition features installations, films, and written […]
First-year MA students at the Center for Human Rights and the Arts present works in progress developed in class, led by artists Robin Frohardt and Oscar Gardea. These works reflect their exploration of the potential of everyday objects and materials, with emphasis on repurposing discarded items and utilizing unconventional materials. Material Storytelling, led by Robin […]
