For more than 19 years, this popular photography lecture series has brought artists and photojournalists to Rochester to share their stories and photographs.
All three Wish You Were Here lectures will be held online, and admission is free for museum members. Admission for non-members and students: $5.
Events in this Series
ONLINE—Will Wilson's AIR: A conversation with the artist, Janet Berlo, and Heather A. Shannon
Will Wilson will be joined by professor Janet Berlo and associate curator Heather A. Shannon to discuss the cultural and social implications of uranium mining on the Navajo reservation and the way they inform his artistic production.
ONLINE—Laylah Amatullah Barrayn: We are Present
Laylah Amatullah Barrayn is an award-winning documentary photographer whose work functions as a tool for activism, fighting oppression, and liberation.
ONLINE—Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door
Artist Abelardo Morell's work has quite literally been a reflection of nature, often using glass, lenses, and mirrors to make abstractions of his subject matter. Join us for the start of our Wish You Were Here series as Morell discusses a range of his projects throughout his extensive career.
Lena Herzog: Sculpting in Time
Wish You Were Here. Lena Herzog is multimedia artist who has produced extensive bodies of photographic work while traveling the globe.
Voyages and Discoveries
Wish You Were Here. The artist duo Anderson & Low will dive deep into their practice, sharing work from myriad projects and discussing their art historical influences.
Larry McNeil: Fly by Night Mythology
Wish You Were Here. McNeil's work reinforces his idea that photography may strive to embody relevance, meaning, and, hopefully, a sense of grace, inspiring positive change in times of need.