Norma Jean Calderwood Lecture: Artist Talk by Mohamad Hafez—Preserving Memory and Loss
By Harvard Art Museums
Hafez will discuss his career as an architect, artist, and entrepreneur, from when he was a Syrian immigrant to when he became a U.S. citizen.
.: Wednesday, April 17 6pm – 7:15pm.
Doors to the hall will open for seating at 5:30pm.
Contact
No application or registration needed.
Free!
Free admission, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
Maraykanka
Limited complimentary parking is available in the Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street, Cambridge.
Wheelchair accessible.
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Additional information
Focusing on the theme of preserving memory and loss, Syrian American artist Mohamad Hafez will speak about his profession and artistic career in light of changing political conditions—both in the United States and in the Middle East—over the last two decades.
Speaker:
Mohamad Hafez, Artist and Architect
Event continues to run during April vacation.
Last updated April 3, 2024.
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