Devour the Land: War and American Landscape Photography since 1970

Date: 

Friday, September 17, 2021, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: 

Zoom

In this virtual lecture, Makeda Best, Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art, will introduce the latest Harvard Art Museums special exhibition, Devour the Land: War and American Landscape Photography since 1970.

In this virtual lecture, Makeda Best, Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art, will introduce the latest Harvard Art Museums special exhibition, Devour the Land: War and American Landscape Photography since 1970.

Devour the Land explores the unknown and often hidden consequences of militarism on habitats and well-being in the United States. Featuring approximately 160 photographs across 7 thematic groupings, the exhibition reveals the nationwide footprint of the U.S. military, the wide network of industries that support and supply its work, and the impacts of—and responses to—this activity.

To register for this free event, complete the online form. For more information, visit the event page

Contact: am_register@harvard.edu.