Join us for a day of discussions and lectures on topics related to Artists Respond: American Art and the Vietnam War, 1965–1975. A group of distinguished scholars provides insights into how artists of the Vietnam War era sought to engage—with their current moment, with the public sphere,and with politics. Six artists whose work is in the exhibition—including Rupert García, Hans Haacke, and Martha Rosler—also speak, addressing their varied experiences of the war period. Morning Session 9:30 a.m. Stephanie Stebich, Margaret and Terry Stent Director, SAAM Welcome 9:40 a.m. Melissa Ho, exhibition curator, SAAM Introduction 10:15 a.m. Mignon Nixon, professor of modern and contemporary art, University College London 10:45 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Chon Noriega, professor, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television director, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center 11:30 a.m. Fred Ritchin, dean emeritus, International Center of Photography 12:00 p.m. Discussion with morning speakers Moderated by independent scholar Katherine Markoski 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Break for lunch
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