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Freedom v Fear: A History of Anti-Fascist Art
January 15, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, January 15, 2020 – 7pm
Price: $10 (Virtual Program + Exclusive Q&A), FREE (Live Web Stream)
Author and illustration and design historian Steven Heller will explore how graphic symbols through time endure and influence life—for good and evil—for generations. A nuanced examination of the most powerful symbol was examined in his recent book, The Swastika and Symbols of Hate. Steven Heller has written extensively on and design/illustration. For thirty-three years he was art director at The New York Times, originally on the OpEd Page and for many years with the New York Times Book Review. Currently, he is co-chair of the MFA Designer as Author Department and writes the Visuals column for the New York Times Book Review. He also writes The Daily Heller for Print magazine.
About the Symposium:
Join us for this series of conversations with illustrators, authors, and scholars who will share historical and contemporary notions of freedom from fear, freedom of speech, and the role of illustration as a force in shaping public perception. Does published imagery affect decision-making, public policy, and cultural understanding? Participate in all or some of these compelling conversations.
About this Series:
Join illustrators, authors, and scholars for this series of programs in conversation about historical and contemporary notions of freedom, and the role of imagery to shape public perception, decision-making, and cultural narratives. Each event will explore a different aspect of aspirational ideals that Americans continue to work towards within the framework of democracy. Enjoy one program or participate in them all!
About Reservations:
The program will stream for free on the NRM website and the Museum’s social media pages, but you can upgrade your experience for just $10 (free for NRM Members) and gain access to an exclusive Q&A with panelists. You will be able to watch the entire program on Zoom and participate in an exclusive Q&A with the panelists not available on the free livestream. The link and instructions will be emailed to you approximately 4 hours prior to the program. It’s not too late to reserve your upgraded experience!
