Women of Land and Smoke Curator Talk

Chief Curator and Curator of Contemporary Art Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, introduces the poignant and powerful photography exhibition Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded, discussing themes throughout the exhibition, followed by a Q-and-A session.*

About the exhibition

Internationally renowned photographers Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded  have created revealing images that examine the intersection of contemporary life and centuries-long practices throughout North and South America. Both artists, hailing from Mexico City, have dedicated their practice to spending extensive time with their subjects before photographing them. This creates an intimacy and a knowledge of the particular challenges and dynamics embedded in the communities they document. Through their lens, Iturbide and Goded consistently highlight the vital role of women in holding together fragmenting societies, whether in urban or isolated communities. This is the first exhibition to present the work of Iturbide and Goded in tandem.

Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded (Las Mujeres de Tierra y Humo: Las Fotografías de Graciela Iturbide y Maya Goded) features over 50 photographs that present an overview of the artists’ careers, spanning decades and diverse series.

*Due to a family emergency, Maya Goded will not be able to attend this event as previously scheduled.