On View: February 2 - March 13, 2026York College/CUNY Fine Arts Gallery160-01 Liberty Ave, Jamaica, NY 11451 |
Freedom’s Battle is an exhibition presented by Self-Evident Education in partnership with York College. It is designed as an interdisciplinary learning space that bridges visual art, film, and historical inquiry. Drawing from Self-Evident Education’s multimedia projects, the exhibition uses creative practice as a pedagogical tool—using film, visual art, sound, and archival materials to critically examine the histories and enduring legacies of systemic racism in the United States. Grounded in historical inquiry and creative practice, the exhibition invites audiences to consider how the past shapes the present—and how a deeper understanding of history can inform the work of building a more just future. Self-Evident Education is an educational non-profit that creates multimedia curriculum materials and curates learning experiences to support educators to teach authentically on the challenging and essential histories and legacies of systemic racism in America. Featuring artwork by Derrick Dent, behind-the-scenes film materials, excerpts of documentary films, and Got the Power: Cotton and Sugar Boomboxes by DPI Professor Bayeté Ross Smith, the exhibition foregrounds process, context, and inquiry. Storyboards, sound, and moving image installations offer insight into how historical research, artistic collaboration, and storytelling intersect to produce meaning. Conceived as an active site of learning, the exhibition encourages dialogue across disciplines and supports classroom engagement, facilitated screenings, and public conversation. By situating art-making within broader social and historical frameworks, the exhibition invites the campus community to reflect on the role of education and storytelling in understanding the past and shaping more just futures.
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