Double Take to Honor Nesmin

How do we examine structural systems of power and identity–both past and present–through museum displays? Nesmin, the ancient Egyptian priest of fertility, the moon, and healing, died before the rise of Western colonialism, yet he has fallen victim to its ways–like many Egyptians, his mummified remains were unearthed from what would have been a final resting place. Join Dr. Viviane Saleh-Hanna, associate professor and chair of the department of Crime & Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and Dr. Praveena Gullapalli, associate professor and chair of the Anthropology department at Rhode Island College, for an exploration and hauntological analysis of white supremacy, imperialism, the display of human remains in museums, and the narratives perpetuated through exhibition design.
Double Takes invite two specialists to offer their views on single objects with a focus on artists and the social context, interpretation, and the ever-evolving meanings of art.
Free with admission.