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Show title: Outside In: Violence and Expression in Afghan War Rugs

Curator: Alicia Cunningham-Bryant and student assistant curators, Ilana Napoli and Rachel Morin

The Libraries and the Intellectual Heritage Program present an exhibition of Afghan War Rugs, traditional hand knotted carpets that combine ancient practice with the latest in the daily lives of the weavers. Many of the rug designs originate in antiquity, but since the 1980's now incorporate the war that spans from the Soviet invasion through today's battles with the Taliban. The weavers have witnessed epic historical events, encoded them in their traditional art, and wrought important contemporary art. Curated by Alicia Cunningham-Bryant and student assistant cuators Ilana Napoli and Rachel Morin. These materials are generously on loan from Kevin Sudeith.

Curators made selections from website, then Kevin Sudeith selected rugs to approximate their selections.

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Opened 2016-02-29 Closed 2016-04-30