The Arts of Survival: Folk Expression in the Face of Natural Disaster

opening reception

Jul 3, 2011

The Arts of Survival: Folk Expression in the Face of Natural Disaster explores how folk artists helped their communities recover from four recent natural disasters: the Haitian Earthquake; Hurricane Katrina on the U.S. Gulf Coast; Pakistani floods; and the recent volcanic eruption of Mt. Merapi in Indonesia.

Opening July 3, 2011 through April 29, 2012.

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Ralli Purrs (Quilt Tops)

Ralli Purrs (Quilt Tops)

Ralli Purrs (Quilt Tops)

Ralli Purrs (Quilt Tops)

Haitian Collage

Pakistani Ralli Quilters

Hatian Vodou Flag

Bad News Quilt

Earth, Wind, Water, Fire - painted scroll

Earth, Wind, Water, Fire - painted scroll

Haitian Collage

Haitian Collage

Rebuild and Restore New Orleans

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