The Griffin Museum of Photography is proud to present a lecture series featuring the artists of Vision(ary): Raising Our Voices, our annual public summer exhibition, curated by Elizabeth Krist.Join us online with photographer Ashima Yadava, on Wednesaday, August 26th from 7:30 to 8:00 PM ET.Join us on the following dates through the months of August and September for insightful conversations with the participating artists:
Aug 25, 2026 Terry Barczak
Sep 1, 2026 Kiliii Yuyan
Sep 3, 2026 Daniella Zalcman
Sep 8, 2026 Lola Flash
September 15 Lindsay Morris
Sep 16, 2026 Louie Palu (In Person at Leica Gallery)
Sep 24, 2026 Mark Peterson
Sep 27, 2026 Angela Rowlings, Andrea Bruce, Alexey Yurenev (In Person)
Please note that the schedule might be subject to change
About The Artist
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Ashima Yadava
Ashima Yadava was born in New Delhi and lives in San Francisco where she works as a conceptual documentary photographer, independent curator and printmaker. With the camera as a conduit, she works on long-form stories which focus on issues of gender equity and racial justice, approaching art as a means to social activism and reform.
Ashima is the founder of Huq: | Seek No Favor, which brings together over 100 artists and thinkers to respond to the abortion ban explores how capitalism and power have shaped countries, and how that can be seen and experienced in everyday life. Graves also works to elevate the representation of people of color in the fine art canon, and to create opportunities for conversation about race, representation, and urban life. He photographs to preserve memory.
About Vision(ary)
Vision(ary) is the Griffin Museum of Photography's annual summer public art exhibition dedicated to the art of visual storytelling. This public art installation features individual exhibitions with distinct photographic styles, including banners hung on light standards and art installations around the Griffin Museum.From the Civil Rights Movement to contemporary struggles for racial equity, gender justice, environmental protection, labor rights, immigration reform, and democratic accountability, protest has shaped the American narrative.Photography has been central to this history--documenting resistance, amplifying voices, and creating images that define collective memory.In the light of America's 250th anniversary, this year's edition, Raising Our Voices, presents photographic projects that focus on advocacy, social justice, and activism within the United States--past or present.Vision(ary) is supported by the Winchester Cultural District, Winchester Cultural Council, John & Mary Murphy Foundation, En Ka Society, Winchester Rotary, Winchester Savings Bank, Griffin Museum Directors Circle, and other cultural and private partners. The exhibition concept and Photo Cube structures are designed by our long time producing partner, Photoville.
