September Gallery Walk: Jon Tonks
'The Men Who Would be King' A collaborative project with writer Christopher Lord
Cost
Free + Open to the public
The Men Who Would be King follows several American and European men who traveled to the nation of Vanuatu, claiming to be the fulfillment of a prophecy to become a powerful leader on the island of Tanna. In this exhibition, photographer Jon Tonks and writer Christopher Lord examine the varied response to the foreign men who reach for imaginary power, as they sift through the remnants of colonialism and its ongoing ramifications on the islands.
On View: September 2 - November 23
Exhibition Opening: Friday, September 2nd, 5pm
Artist Talk: Friday, September 2nd, 7pm
Kids Workshop: Saturday, September 3d, 11am
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