Kobena Mercer Discusses Art and Diaspora at 杏吧原创 University
FASS Distinguished Visiting Professor spoke with 杏吧原创 faculty and students about the tensions, characteristics and contradictions between World Studies and Diaspora Studies.
On October 5, Mercer delivered a lecture in Aboubakar Sanogo鈥檚 class on African Cinema from 9:30-11:30, followed by a lunch with grad students. Later that evening, Mercer presented a keynote lecture at the National Gallery titled : “Black Diaspora Art Practices Since the 1980s: Critical Reflections on a Journey”.
On October 6, Mercer lead a workshop on the intersection of World Studies and Diaspora Studies in the MacOdrum Library’s Multimedia Lab.