When: October 30, 2021–January 2, 2022

About the Show

Experiences of war, physical displacement, and political upheaval are some of the most important and urgent subjects of photography, past and present. This exhibition addresses these topics through works from the Loeb’s permanent collection of photography selected by Vassar students currently enrolled in an interdisciplinary course offered by Tracey Holland (Department of Latin American and Latinx Studies). At a time when the world is witnessing the largest displacement of people since World War II, due in significant measure to armed conflict, this class examines select case studies and their consequences for children. A principal aim of the course is to study the efforts of journalists, photographers, and writers of young adult literature to raise awareness about children and armed conflict, and to treat them in such a way that provokes understanding, empathy, and solidarity. As part of their coursework, students were assigned to select, research, and write about one photograph each from the Loeb’s collection. Their selections and writing are featured in this exhibition.