TALKING SUITCASES:
Gathering Life Stories in a Diverse World
November 17-December 17, 2009
Nash Gallery, University of Minnesota (405 21st Avenue South)
Talking Suitcases are suitcases filled with handmade objects that tell personal stories. The exhibition displays Talking Suitcases created by Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds, with focus on issues of immigration, personal loss, and identity.
Opening Reception::
Friday, November 20, 6-8:30 pm
Performance:
Spoken Word artist
IBe Kaba, 7 pm.
The Stories (Live!)
Talking Suitcase
creators tell their stories.
Saturday, Nov. 21,
1:-3:30 pm
The Art of
Community Partnership :
Discussions with panelists
| Thursday, Dec. 3,
noon-1:30pm Panelists: Sandy Agustin, Neighborhood House; Tamar Ghidalia, Hmong American Partnership,and Amy Muse, University of St. Thomas |
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| Wednesday, Dec. 9,
noon-1:30pm Panelists: MeeOck Park, Korean Service Center; John Wallace, University of Minnesota, and Debbie Wolking, West Bank Community Development Corporation |
Curators’ tour with Joyce Lyon and Susan Armington –
Saturday Dec. 5, 11:00am
All events are free and open to the public.The Nash Gallery is located in the Regis Center for Art, 405 21st Avenue South on the west bank campus of the University of Minnesota. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm. Parking is available in the 21st Avenue Ramp.
Map and directions: http://nash.umn.edu/visit/
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Wedding Celebration
Korean Elder Story