Massachusetts College of Art and Design
February 26
Sgt. Joseph Mosnerr, 35
Wounded in Khalidya when a bomb blew off his sculp and face
From the series Purple Hearts
Photograph Nina Berman
War Stories brings together contemporary artists whose work examines the politics, events, and consequences surrounding war. For the current Iraq war, perhaps more than any prior American war, truth and interpretation of facts lie at the center of the conflict. Intent, alternatives, and objectives were confused and confusing from the start. Years into the conflict, it is now nearly impossible for any of us to be completely objective or confident that we know all the facts. Among the most powerful and important statements of this war have been images; from the satellite shots of supposed WMD facilities to the digital snapshots of Abu Ghraib. Stand-alone images, though compelling, are still incomplete. The potential for misinterpretation of this highly charged imagery is a given based on each viewer’s subjectivity. (Press release)
War Stories is curated by Lisa Tung, Director of Curatorial Programs and Professional Galleries at MassArt.
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