Legacies of War
Daily from
Thu., September 30 until Sun., October 24
Legacies of War
Sheila Regan
From 1964 to 1973,
the United States waged a secret war in Laos, dropping 260 million
cluster bombs—the most dropped on any country in history. The bombings
destroyed many villages and displaced hundreds of thousands of Lao
civilians during the nine-year period. Lao refugees had no way to
communicate with the world about their experiences, except through
hand-drawn sketches etched in pencil, pens, crayons, and markers. These
drawings, which ultimately led to world awareness about the CIA's
covert war in Laos, are now part of an exhibit called "Legacies of War
National Traveling Exhibition," at Intermedia Arts. The historical
drawings are accompanied by photos, maps, and other relevant documents
about the decade-long bombing campaign, as well as archival and
contemporary images, art, and video. Included in the exhibit are
original audio interviews and documentary films depicting the lives of
those affected by the bombings, and their impact on the Laotian
diaspora. Local artist Malichansouk Kouanchao guest curates with the
inclusion of a piece titled Our Shared Journey, created by
contributions from local community members recruited by the Lao
Assistance Center of Minnesota. The opening reception is 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 30.
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