The Rest of History
March 23 - August 18, 2019
"History is written by the victors." How often have you heard this? This quote often comes into play when talking about a history or story that seems one-sided or incomplete. There is a deep truth at the heart of this glib statement. Those with the most power and influence have, through the centuries, written the script of who we were and, therefore, who we are. The "victors" control the documentation of history. They commission artworks and books, approve history textbooks, and choose the production of movies and television programs. This constructed history is a narrative borne from a specific viewpoint and limited by gender, ethnicity, and class. It is also what defines our values and c…
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Andrea Geyer. Constellations (Jessie Redmon Fauset), 2018. Hand-cut archival print on rag paper. 38 7/8 x 24 3/4 inches. Courtesy the Artist and Hales Gallery
