As a Black artist investigating the culture of his own people, Jared Thorne seeks to challenge hegemonic as well as self-imposed frameworks of Black Identity in the United States and beyond. Thorne’s work centers on issues of race, social class, and gender. He engages questions of authenticity, representation, and history, challenging the viewer to redefine their relationship to contemporary culture. Recently, Thorne has been exploring the diasporic relationship between America and Africa. The Art Program is honored to present his body of work titled Black Palimpsest in the Aegon Gallery as part of the 2023 Louisville Photo Biennial. This talk will cover several bodies of work in addition to his life and work as an artist and educator. Thorne is currently Professor of Photography at The Ohio State University.
Content Advisory: The convocation will consider the topics of race and racism which may be distressing for some. This advisory is provided to foster an informed decision and is not intended to discourage attendance.