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The event presents a thought-provoking exploration of identity, technology, and cultural heritage through three interrelated exhibitions: Mimi Ọnụọha's "Us, Aggregated 3.0," Veronica Ryan's "Unruly Objects," and Nanette Carter's "Afro Sentinels." Ọnụọha's video work combines personal family photos with images sourced through Google's reverse-image search, highlighting the complexities of classification and the impact of technology on our identities. Through an endless scroll of diverse imagery, she challenges the notion of a unified "us" and questions the power dynamics of categorization. Conversely, Veronica Ryan's exhibition, co-organized with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, features over 100 sculptures and textiles reflecting her Montserratian heritage, addressing themes of migration, consumption, and sustainability through innovative use of materials. Complementing these works, Nanette Carter's art delves into abstraction in African American art, addressing contemporary social and environmental issues. The event culminates in a conversation between Ọnụọha and Simone Browne, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, on October 9, 2025, as part of the Arts, Technology, and Social Change series, inviting deeper reflection on the intersections of these themes.
