Oct 30, 2020BoardMeeting
BoardRollins Museum of Art Virtual Conversation
The discussion centered on the role and relevance of art during times of crisis, specifically focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racial injustice. Participants analyzed several works from the museum's permanent collection, including Danh Vo's sculpture 'We the People', Antonio Martorell's 'Gue esa' which addresses the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and Carrie Mae Weems' 'Untitled with daughter' from the 'Kitchen Table Series'. The speakers explored how these works reflect themes of displacement, political inefficiency, the fragility of democratic ideals, and the power of art to provide perspective and human connection during difficult historical moments.