Islanding New York: An Exhibition of Student Work
Join us for Islanding New York, a celebratory showcase highlighting student and faculty projects funded through a recent Mellon Foundation grant. This immersive event explores New York City's rich network of islandsòòò½´«Ã½”geographical, cultural, historical, and imaginedòòò½´«Ã½”through creative and academic lenses.
The program begins with a special reading by Lenape poet Rebecca Haff Lowry, whose work honors the land and voices often overlooked in our urban narratives. Throughout the showcase, youòòò½´«Ã½™ll discover cross-disciplinary projects that reflect on islands as spaces of connection, resistance, identity, and renewal.
Weòòò½´«Ã½™ll close the afternoon with a unique boat touròòò½´«Ã½”a symbolic gesture toward reclaiming and re-examining the archipelagic nature of the city we call home.
In a time marked by distance and disruption, Islanding New York reminds us of the powerful work our community continues to createòòò½´«Ã½”together and apart.
41 Park Row, 2nd Floor
Join us for Islanding New York, a celebratory showcase highlighting student and faculty projects funded through a recent Mellon Foundation grant. This immersive event explores New York City's rich network of islandsòòò½´«Ã½”geographical, cultural, historical, and imaginedòòò½´«Ã½”through creative and academic lenses.
The program begins with a special reading by Lenape poet Rebecca Haff Lowry, whose work honors the land and voices often overlooked in our urban narratives. Throughout the showcase, youòòò½´«Ã½™ll discover cross-disciplinary projects that reflect on islands as spaces of connection, resistance, identity, and renewal.
Weòòò½´«Ã½™ll close the afternoon with a unique boat touròòò½´«Ã½”a symbolic gesture toward reclaiming and re-examining the archipelagic nature of the city we call home.
In a time marked by distance and disruption, Islanding New York reminds us of the powerful work our community continues to createòòò½´«Ã½”together and apart.
Description Erica L. Johnson, PhD ejohnson@pace.edu America/New_York public