Event Date
Survivor Objects and Captive Sites: Art and Cultural Heritage in Genocide
Join UC Davis Professor Heghnar Watenpaugh for a discussion on how genocide extends beyond physical extinction, affecting cultural assets and heritage, sacred sites and objects, and the role of museums in the 21st century. Sponsored by the Getty Research Institute Council, the annual Thomas and Barbara Gaehtgens Lecture series is dedicated to highlighting leading research in the field of global art history.
Heghnar Watenpaugh is is professor of art history at the University of California, Davis. She researches the visual cultures of the Middle East, including issues of architectural preservation, museums, and cultural heritage.
When: Sunday, December 15th, 2024 4:00-5:00pm PST
Where: This event is being held in person at the Getty Center as well as streamed online via YouTube.
- In Person:
- Harold M. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- YouTube Stream:
Cost: Free. Event is included with free museum admission, which must be booked in advance. Please note there is a fee for parking.