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Despite the Spoils

Sep 05, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023

Theda Sandiford, Where is Malibu Christie?, 2023, Paracord, ribbon, cool LED lights and various vintage Barbies on gold spray painted recovered shopping cart, H 36” x W 40” x D 24”, Courtesy of the artist.

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Opening Reception Thursday, September 14, 2023 5p – 7p

Part of the series “An Invisible City (Newark)”

This is the first exhibition in an interdisciplinary, multi-year project focusing on collaborations with individuals to bring to light new knowledge about the city of Newark, to tell many stories about this place.  This project is centered around 25,000 artifacts that were excavated from a city block in a historic part of Newark which is now part of the Rutgers Campus (bordered by Washington, Halsey, New and Linden Streets). 

Curator Armisey Smith states, “This exhibition features artifacts based on uncovered remnants likely subject to complete decay but have survived despite environmental stressors. The artists and artwork selected for the Despite the Spoils exhibit amplify the resilience of women under constant assault by external factors and political factions.”

Venue Information Opening Reception
  • Date: Sep 05, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023
  • Location:Paul Robeson Campus Center Gallery
  • Curators:Armisey Smith