William James Hall, B1, 33 Kirkland St, Cambridge MA
In Afghanistan and Iran, members of ethnic, religious, linguistic, and sexual minorities face discrimination daily in all spheres of life. This includes economic marginalization, denial of cultural rights, language rights, religious freedom, freedom of expression, and violations of political rights. In order to address these issues, SoArt festival was created to engage the next generation of activists and artists who can use art as a means to promote dialogue on social issues and increase community cohesion for social change.
CGIS Knafel, 1737 Cambridge St, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
Opening Reception: Friday, June 10, 5 – 8 pm, CGIS Knafel, Fisher Family Commons
Through the work of more than 30 artists from Iran and Afghanistan, From Voices Unheard questions what role the artist plays in social change. From the...
Ali Banuazizi Professor, Department of Political Science, Director of the Program in Islamic Civilization and Societies (ICS), and Chair of the International Studies Academic Advisory Board at Boston College
Discussant:Roy Mottahedeh, Gurney Professor of History Emeritus, Harvard University
Henry Munson Professor of Anthropology Emeritus and Cooperating Professor, School of Policy & International Affairs, University of Maine; author, Islam and Revolution in the Middle East