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"Geography is always human, and humanness is always geographic." - Katherine McKittrick Davidson College's commemorative site project is now moving into its next phase. Laid out by the Commission on Race and Slavery, the initiative seeks to create a work of art to honor the contributions of enslaved people and others whose labor was exploited in the construction of the college. The five finalist artists are now interacting with students, faculty, staff, and alumni over presentations to develop their ideas further. Having worked extensively with the Justice, Equality and Community Archivist, Jessica Cottle, the Van Every Smith Gallery Director, Lia...
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This past week Claire Begalla, an intern at the Van Every/Smith Art Galleries had the chance to take a tour of Meredith Lodice's ('23) studio in the Visual Arts Center. Watch this video to learn more about Meredith, her art, and get to see into her artistic space! Meredith will have her own show in the Smith Gallery at the end of the spring semester. Check out our Instagram or website for updates.
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October 12 marked the opening of Susan Harbage Page: Embodied Cartography in Territorial Disputes, the newest installation in the Van Every Gallery at Davidson College. The exhibit reflects artist Susan Harbage Page’s pilgrimages tothe U.S.-Mexican border and grapples with the messiness, confusion, and tragedy that marks this tumultuous place. From photographs to quilts to golden passports, Harbage Page utilizes a range of materials and media to juxtapose the struggles of border-crossers and the privilege of U.S. citizens. The exhibition’s reception also included a performance by the Davidson College Chambers Singers. The choral ensemble is directed by Renata Berlin and features...
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In Conversation: Lorena Mal

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November 29th, 2022
As we wrap up our exhibitions for the semester, we wanted to share our conversation with artist Lorena Mal. Earlier this semester, Mal spent three weeks on campus creating her exhibition, Witness Trees, currently on view in the Smith Gallery through December 7. We were thrilled to be invited into a conversation with Mal along with Sofia Carrillo, curator of the group exhibition Renaming the World at CCU Tlatelolco, which includes works by Mal. That exhibition will remain on view through April 2023. https://youtu.be/GxWSCrpJDZw
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