By Matthew Bizoe, Krasl Art Center
Beginning Friday, Feb. 8 at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., Saint Joseph, MI 49085, viewers will see incredibly moving stories of the people left behind after cameras have moved on from a war zone in the photography exhibit, Aftermath: War is Only Half the Story. Drawing on photographs from over 50 photographers, these personal and often poetic post-war views unveil not only another side to the devastating effects of war, but also tell the stories of people coming together to rebuild and heal.
The exhibition is a 10-year retrospective of the work of the groundbreaking documentary photography program, The Aftermath Project. Founded to help change the way the media covers conflict — and to educate the public about the true cost of war and the real price of peace — The Aftermath Project has discovered some of the most groundbreaking photojournalists in the world — as well as internationally acclaimed photographers Stanley Greene, Nina Berman, Davide Monteleone, Justyna Mielnikiewicz, and Jim Goldberg, among many others – working on post-conflict themes.
Aftermath: War Is Only Half the Story is originated by The Aftermath Project, Los Angeles, and toured by Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions, Pasadena, California.
About The Aftermath Project
The Aftermath Project is an outcome of photographer and writer Sara Terry’s five-year-long project, Aftermath: Bosnia’s Long Road to Peace, about the aftermath of the 1992–95 war in Bosnia and Hercegovina. She completed her work in 2005, convinced that a broader public understanding and discussion of aftermath issues was crucial in a world where the media regularly covers war, but rarely covers the stories that follow the aftermath of violence and destruction. Sara founded The Aftermath Project as a way to help photographers tell these crucial stories
The Aftermath Project is a non-profit organization committed to telling the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it takes for individuals to learn to live again, to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies, to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling to create new avenues for peace. The Aftermath Project holds a yearly grant competition open to working photographers worldwide covering the aftermath of conflict. In addition, through partnerships with universities, photography institutions and non-profit organizations, the Project seeks to help broaden the public’s understanding of the true cost of war — and the real price of peace — through international traveling exhibitions and educational outreach in communities and schools.
Gallery Opening Party
Friday, Feb. 8
6-8 pm
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join us as we welcome Aftermath: War Is Only Half the Story to Krasl Art Center. Allow inspiration to take over with KAC’s Education Department leading an exhibit-themed workshop. Small bites from Bistro on the Boulevard and a cash bar available.
Panel discussion hosted by Aftermath curator, Sara Terry
Saturday, Feb. 9
10am-12pm
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join Aftermath: War is Only Half the Story curator, Sara Terry, who will lead an engaging panel discussion with regional community members on the themes covered in this exhibition. Sara Terry is an award-winning documentary photographer and filmmaker best known for her work covering post-conflict stories. She founded The Aftermath Project in 2003.
Coffee with the Curator
Wednesday, Feb. 13
12 noon
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Gain insights to the art on view and the connection to the art world at large in this gallery tour with KAC Deputy Director and Curator, Tami Miller.
