"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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CALEXICO—Imperial Geographies

January 23February 27

CALEXICO—Imperial Geographies: How Border Policy, Pollution, and Labor Create the Modern Salton Sea and Imperial Valley examines the hidden inequities and environmental justice issues that disproportionately affect residents of the Imperial and Mexicali Valley regions. It highlights the work of local residents, and asks citizens across the U.S. to take responsibility for human and ecological rights in the region. A series of paintings, photographs, writing, and video interviews with residents, workers, and activists bring the human stories behind environmental justice issues to life.

Location:

Steppling Gallery at San Diego State University – Imperial Valley Campus
720 Heber Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231

Time: 

Exhibition
Start: 1/1/2024 Tuesday/Thursday 9 am – 11:30 am and by appointment
End: 2/27/2024

Opening Reception
2/1/2024 5 – 8 pm

Artist Talk and Community Discussion
2/2/2024 9 – 11:30 am

For more information, go to https://carlycreley.com/about/exhibitions/

This project is supported with a Humanities for All Quick Grant.

Details

Start:
January 23
End:
February 27
Grant Line:

Venue

Steppling Gallery at San Diego State University
720 Heber Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
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