The Social and Moral Effects of Warfare: WWII Era Black & White Prints by Printmaker Richard Florsheimseptember 15thrunovember 17two t h o u s a n d six
In association with this exhibit, the Herndon Gallery is proud to announce that we will be showing the documentary film Darfur Diaries: Message from Home on Tuesday, November 7, at 7pm. Through the voices of refugees, displaced persons, and in particular women and children, who are always among the most vulnerable in any conflict situation, this film seeks to provide space for the marginalized victims of atrocities to speak and to engage with the world. We would also like to invite you to participate in “A Prison Beyond the Law: How Should We Respond to the Problem of Guantanamo Bay?” This live Webcast of the Teach-In on Guantanamo Bay from Seton Hall University School of Law will take place on Thursday, October 5, from 9AM to 4PM in McGregor Hall, Room 113 (also located on the “u”, next to South Hall)
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Richard Florsheim (1916-1970) was a self-educated artist and a dedicted teacher.His unique, dark, and haunting style reflects the sinister effects of war.The images presented in this exhibition were inspired by events Florsheim himself witnessed during WWII.These images on the social unrest caused by war are on loan from the Richard Florsheim Art Fund, and with support from the Ohio Arts Council.The Gallery is open from 3:30-8:00 Tuesday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-8:00.We hope you'll stop by! |
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This exhibit is especially timely given the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afganastan. These images, although from a different time period, resonate clearly with the contemporary horrors of war.Florsheim's work asks us to engage emotionally with the individuals who are affected by military conflict. Although there is no overt call to action, the imgaes themselves, and the sense of moral outrage they espouse demands that we look deeply into the appropriateness of armed conflict as a means to settle differences whether at home or abroad. |
The image above is a digitally altered interpretation of one of Florsheim's prints from the War Series. The digital art is by Dr. Colette Palamar |
The Herndon Gallery is located on Antioch's campus, in South Hall. South Hall is "on the U", and the gallery is on the bottom floor. We hope that you'll come by to participate in some of our events! If you have any questions, please contact us!
The Gallery is open Tuesday thru Friday from 3:30 until 8, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-8:00, and
by appointment;
for an appointment, please contact Dr. Palamar (below).
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For more information,
you can email Dr. Colette Palamar, the Director of
the Herndon Gallery and Assistant Professor and Director of Environmental Studies, at cpalamar@antioch-college.edu_____________________________________________________________
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ABOUT THE HERNDON GALLERY
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Founded in 1994 with the support of Terry and Eva Herndon, the Herndon Gallery presents contemporary art exhibitions and hosts a variety of community events. Past exhibitions have featured contemporary Native American and Latin American art as well as the work of national and regional painters, sculptors and photographers. The gallery presents four exhibitions per year, including an exhibition of work by graduating seniors each spring.
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