Adriana Corral’s sculptures and installations are framed by human rights abuses and historical narratives through memory and erasure. Corral’s work is rooted by her experiences from her birthplace of El Paso, Texas in which she examines the nuances of immigration, citizenship, economic trade, labor, public health, and policies from a local to national and international […]
"Invención de la Naturaleza" is a collaborative film piece with a duration of 62 minutes that resorts to narrative cinema, documentary testimonials, archival footage and literary discourse to reflect on the nature of socio-political repercussions of borders and their defining of an individual’s perception of self and “the other”. An imaginary account of travels by […]
Delve into the life and artwork of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak through a virtual exploration of the Samuel Bak Art Gallery. As a part of this workshop, participants will take part in a virtual tour of the Samuel Bak Art Gallery; analyze Holocaust art using interactive activities that support the integration of Social Studies, English […]
Dr. Rosa Celorio Dr. Rosa Celorio currently works as Associate Dean and Professor for International and Comparative Legal Studies at the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. In this capacity, she directs the International and Comparative Law Program; teaches courses related to the US legal system, regional protection of human rights, and the […]
In celebration of Pride Month, join Holocaust Museum Houston for a panel discussion with artists featured in the new exhibit, Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict. This discussion will highlight the experience and work of the Houston LGBTQ+ artist community. Panelists include Anissa DelaCruz, Stephanie Gonzalez, Alexandra Lechin, and Wood Anthony. Admission is free and […]
Yahad – In Unum (“Together in One” in Hebrew and Latin), a Paris-based non-profit organization established in 2004 by Father Patrick Desbois, is dedicated to systematically identifying and documenting sites of those mass executions committed against the Jews and Roma in Eastern Europe. To this day, through its research, the association has conducted 185 research […]
Mandela with a raised fist, moments after his release from prison (after 27 years) on February 11, 1990.Photograph by Graeme WilliamsExplore Mandela: Struggle for Freedom, a rich sensory experience of imagery, soundscape, digital media and objects, explores the earthshaking fight for justice and human dignity in South Africa – and its relevance to issues of today.
In recognizing the significance of antiracist programming, HMH has invited Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of America’s foremost historians and leading antiracist scholars, to speak about his 2019 book, How to Be an Antiracist. Kendi’s presentation will be centered on defining what it means to be antiracist and what actions people can take to clearly […]
In this talk, Dr. Taína Caragol will address the growing presence of Latinx art in the National Portrait Gallerys exhibitions and permanent collection in the last decade and its national impact. Dr. Taína Caragol joined the National Portrait Gallery in 2013 as the first curator for Latinx art and history and in 2015, her role […]
Born in Rochester NY, Benjamin Carter Hett earned a J.D. at the University of Toronto (1990) and practiced litigation in Canada for four years before earning a Ph.D. in history at Harvard (2001). He has taught at Harvard College and the Harvard Law School and, since 2003, at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City […]