Hosted by The Columbia College – Amnesty International Chapter
Walt Whitman: A rehearsal and performance space
1278 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Friday May 1.
7 p.m. – 11p.m.
“Torture: A Lasting Impression” is an art exhibition. The exhibition focuses on the effects of torture in our contemporary world, utilizing artists and students as a medium to portray the degrading consequences of torture on society. Lent from a private collection, the main art piece on display is by renowned international artist Hani Mazhar, an Iraqi-born artist with solo exhibitions in many galleries across the world in the last 20 years.
This student-run exhibition focuses on how detention institutions such as Guantánamo Bay and concurrent torture techniques cripple our societal capacity of moving towards resolving conflict. Through predominately student performances, including modern dance, music, spoken word and most of all visual art, the group hosting this event hopes to raise awareness on the needed accountability for torture and create a substantial donation towards Amnesty International campaign on torture.
In addition, there will be complimentary hors’doeuvres and light refreshments along with student performances and live entertainment from 10 p.m.– 11 p.m.
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