Call for work concerning 9/11/01 memorials and use of photographs
The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University (PRC) seeks
photographically-based works made in response to, but not necessarily
documents of, September 11 memorials (defined in the broadest possible
sense) as well as the role of photography in our conception of the events
for an exhibition six months later (March 11-April 26, 2002).
This human urge to create 9/11/01 memorials, on an almost installation-like
scale, often involves the use of photographs. While memorials play a huge
part in many cultures, this phenomenon seemed especially fascinating and
involved its own unique symbolic vocabulary. Photographs too play a huge
part in our understanding of the tragic event as well as in our on-going
healing. This idea was inspired by the sudden and rapid proliferation of
memorials and exhibitions. This show itself, as well as the myriad
community-based photo projects and exhibitions, can be seen as a form of
shrine making. Anything addressing these larger issues is welcomed.
Visitors will be able to add their own mementos and comments to one of the
galleries as a part of the exhibition.
Especially sought are works of all genres and types involving photographic
arts (prints, video, photo-sculpture, and installations) and works that
showcase memorials and photographs in addition to those in New York.
Although not necessary, work that is from or of the New England area is
encouraged.
Deadline is January 15, 2002, but earlier submission is greatly appreciated.
Please send up to 10 slides, entries on disk or CD (IBM), video (VHS),
statement, resume, and pre-mailer for return to:
Leslie Brown, Curator
Photographic Resource Center at Boston University
602 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-0700 [phone], 617-353-1662 [fax]
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www.bu.edu/prc
Who and where we are: The Photographic Resource Center is a non-profit
organization that exists to facilitate the study and dissemination of
information related to photography. Operating from the campus of Boston
University, it provides a highly acclaimed exhibition program, a bi-monthly
newsletter, lectures, workshops, special events, and a 4,000-volume resource
library to our members and the general public. It is supported by grants
from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural
Council, the Boston Cultural Council, as well as by numerous private
foundations, and the ongoing generosity of its members. The Photographic
Resource Center is located at 602 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215
(Blandford T stop on the B Green Line - ground level of the Morse
Auditorium). Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 5pm, and on
Thursdays from 12 to 8pm. Admission is $3/general public, $2/students and
seniors, and free on Thursdays. The PRC is always free to members and to
school groups with appointments. The PRC is fully accessible.
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