Genocidal conflict in Darfur, Sudan has resulted in the death or injury of more than 400,000 civilians since 2003. In partnership with the DARFUR/DARFUR organization, George Eastman House is launching a large-scale, multimedia exhibition depicting the crisis and placing the atrocities occurring in Darfur in context with its vibrant, courageous people.

On display from January 20 through April 22, the exhibition DARFUR/DARFUR includes digitally projected images by photographers Lynsey Addario, Mark Brecke, Helene Caux, Ron Haviv, Paolo Pellegrin, Ryan Spencer Reed, Michal Ronnen Safdie,s and Brian Steidle combined with Sudanese-inspired music and words. In addition, clips from several feature-length documentary films will be on view in the gallery. The motion pictures help to underscore the unprecedented relevancy of this exhibition to events today.

The images of DARFUR/DARFUR unite us in greater awareness of the world beyond our doorsteps, while deepening our understanding of a resilient people. Within the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to respond and voice their concern about the circumstances in Darfur by writing to government representatives.

Like photography itself, “George Eastman House has always been a vehicle of ideas and a champion of social change,” says Alison Nordström, Curator of Photographs. “DARFUR/DARFUR assembles the work of the world’s best photojournalists to inform and mobilize the public. We count on the courage and passion of our viewers to take this project beyond our walls.”

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PROGRAMS
In partnership with numerous cultural, educational, and faith-based organizations, George Eastman House is leading a community-wide conversation on genocide and war.

Candlelight Vigil
4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21
A candlelight vigil has been planned in association with the exhibition DARFUR/DARFUR, George Eastman House invites the Rochester community to join in support of the Darfuri people, contemplation of the exhibition, and witness to the need for immediate, lasting peace. Beginning at Asbury First United Methodist Church, (1050 East Ave., Rochester) the vigil will continue to George Eastman House (900 East Ave.) and conclude with a free viewing of the DARFUR/DARFUR exhibition. Organized by the Interfaith Darfur Coalition.

Lecture and booksigning: Ron Haviv
6 p.m. Thursday March 1
Photographer Ron Haviv, whose work is featured in the exhibition DARFUR/DARFUR, will present an illustrated lecture in the Dryden Theatre, titled “On the Front Lines of Today’s Wars.” Haviv will present work from around the world from 1989 until today. Themes dealing with the ideas of witness, evidence and the responsibility of the audience will be explored with work that document recent genocides, civil wars and United States military intervention around the world. Lecture will be followed by a booksigning. Included with museum admission (free to members).

Eastman School of Music performances
On Sundays in March and April, as part of the DARFUR/DARFUR exhibition, there will be live music by Eastman School of Music musicians in the Brackett Clark Gallery from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Performance dates:
March 4
March 25
April 1
April 8

Lecture with Leslie Thomas, Curator of DARFUR/DARFUR
6 p.m. Thursday, April 5
Lecture by Leslie Thomas, founder of the DARFUR/DARFUR organization and curator of the DARFUR/DARFUR exhibition on view at Eastman House through April 22. She will talk about her experience creating, curating and organizing the DARFUR/DARFUR grass roots project. Included with museum admission (free to members).

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Part of the Eastman House series titled “Witness: Know War/Know Genocide.”