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- Israeli photographer Natan Dvir delivers a talk entitled "Getting Closer: Understanding the 'Other.'" Dvir talks about using photography as a means to explore the power of religious and political beliefs. Dvir describes his project entitled "Eighteen" as an "artistic point of contact serving as an invitation to get closer..." Dvir describes the situations in which his photos were captured and what they portray. He explains how he achieved a unique access to Palestinian communities and succeeded in breaking down some barriers. Dvir answers questions from the audience. MSU Librarian Deborah J. Margolis convenes the event. MSU Professor of Journalism Howard Bossen introduces Dvir. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Photographer Diana Matar delivers a talk entitled, "Evidence: Photography and Political Disappearance." Speaking from a slideshow (not included), Matar presents her documentation of the disappearance of her father-in-law, a Libyan opposition leader, taken by the Gaddafi regime and never seen again. Matar explains how she came to the project, how she approached photographing a person who was not physically there, and the larger significance of the project as a comment on human rights. She frequently pauses her talk to allow the audience to contemplate the images. Matar talks about making the body of work and assembling the content. She answers questions from the audience. Matar is introduced by MSU Professor of Photography & Visual Communication Howard Bossen. University Librarian Mary Jo Zeter convenes the event. Cosponsored by the MSU African Studies Center, School of Journalism, Muslim Studies Program, Peace and Justice Studies, and Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Israeli photographer Natan Dvir delivers a talk entitled "Getting Closer: Understanding the 'Other.'" Dvir talks about using photography as a means to explore the power of religious and political beliefs. Dvir describes his project entitled "Eighteen" as an "artistic point of contact serving as an invitation to get closer..." Dvir describes the situations in which his photos were captured and what they portray. He explains how he achieved a unique access to Palestinian communities and succeeded in breaking down some barriers. Dvir answers questions from the audience. MSU Librarian Deborah J. Margolis convenes the event. MSU Professor of Journalism Howard Bossen introduces Dvir. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Photographer Diana Matar delivers a talk entitled, "Evidence: Photography and Political Disappearance." Speaking from a slideshow (not included), Matar presents her documentation of the disappearance of her father-in-law, a Libyan opposition leader, taken by the Gaddafi regime and never seen again. Matar explains how she came to the project, how she approached photographing a person who was not physically there, and the larger significance of the project as a comment on human rights. She frequently pauses her talk to allow the audience to contemplate the images. Matar talks about making the body of work and assembling the content. She answers questions from the audience. Matar is introduced by MSU Professor of Photography & Visual Communication Howard Bossen. University Librarian Mary Jo Zeter convenes the event. Cosponsored by the MSU African Studies Center, School of Journalism, Muslim Studies Program, Peace and Justice Studies, and Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection