Two massive works by photographer Wendy Ewald dominate the rear wall of the Zilkha Gallery and immediately capture the viewer’s attention, yet at first glance their subject is unclear and compels closer inspection. The assertive ambiguity of these images resonates with the tone shared by much of the work featured in “Framing and Being Framed: The Uses of Documentary Photography,” a compelling exhibition that explores how contemporary artists both utilize and critique the medium of documentary photography. As the first installment of “Eye of History: The Camera as Witness”—a series of exhibitions, talks and films hosted at Wesleyan this semester—the show opens at Zilkha today, Sept. 12, with a reception from five to seven p.m.
An excited audience filled Beckham Hall last Monday in anticipation of the Sex Workers’ Art Show, which came to Wesleyan for a single performance as part of its national 2008 tour. Among those who hadn’t seen the performance last year, there was a good deal of uncertainty as to what exactly to expect: Was this going to be a strip show?
As part of the Wesleyan Writing Program’s “Distinguished Writers” series, renowned comic book artist Art Spiegelman delivered a spirited lecture last Saturday, Nov. 3. Despite the numerous seminars, lectures and cultural events competing for attention over Homecoming/Family weekend, the pews of the Memorial Chapel were filled to capacity.