Wednesday Night Live: Film screening of Maya Goded’s “Plaza de la Soledad”

Join us for a film screening of “Plaza de la Soledad” by Maya Goded, one of the featured artists in the upcoming exhibition, Women of Land and Smoke: The Photographs of Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded. Goded’s photography explores female identity while addressing themes of sexuality, gender violence, and resilience against oppression.

The film, set in La Merced in downtown Mexico City, offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of women in the sex trade. Goded reveals the harsh realities they navigate—abuse, fear, and the emotional toll of selling intimacy—while also honoring their histories, families, superstitions, and dreams. “Plaza de la Soledad” captures the beauty and complexity of their bodies, reminding us of their strength and humanity.

Enjoy a cash bar and popcorn. Introduction by Chief Curator Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, at 6 PM, followed by the film screening.