The Vera List Center Prize conference and exhibition begins with two consecutive celebrations. First, an opening reception in the gallery to launch a 3 week exhibition, followed by the prize ceremony.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, October 22 5:00-6:30 PM
The New School
Sheila C. Johnson Design Center
Aronson Galleries, 66 5th Avenue
New York City

The opening reception for Abounaddara. The Right to the Image introduces viewers to the first segment of programmed video installations surrounding the topic of “Subverting Images”. To learn more about the exhibition.

Prize Ceremony and Conversation:
Thursday, October 22 6:30-7:30
The New School
The Auditorium at 66 West 12th Street
New York City

Following the exhibition opening, Abounaddara receives the Vera List Center Prize for Art and Politics, followed by a conversation between Charif Kiwan and Kenneth Roth. The prize object was created by Yoko Ono. This event is the first part of the related prize conference: Abounaddara. The Right to the Image.

Charif Kiwan, member and spokesperson, Abounaddara
Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch

David Van Zandt, President, The New School
James-Keith Brown, Chair, Vera List Center Advisory Committee
Carin Kuoni, Director/ Curator, Vera List Center