Fugitive Art & Fugitive Testimony: Slave Narratives Then and Now

In this lecture, Professor Janet Neary brings together contemporary “visual slave narratives” and classic slave narratives from the 19th century to examine the way black artists and writers respond to institutional constraints placed on their cultural production. This lecture is sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. FREE but advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008.











When: Sat., Feb. 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace
212-923-8008
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In this lecture, Professor Janet Neary brings together contemporary “visual slave narratives” and classic slave narratives from the 19th century to examine the way black artists and writers respond to institutional constraints placed on their cultural production. This lecture is sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. FREE but advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008.

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