On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art at Talladega College continues its monthly Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series with a public presentation and gallery tour at noon with Dr. Joan Fobbs on the artist, writer, and prize-winning navigator, Titouan Lamazou. A collection of fine art prints, photographs, and ephemera by the artist on exhibit in the Museum’s Temporary Exhibitions Gallery is currently on loan from Dr. Fobbs.
Lamazou’s portraits of women living in countries experiencing war, violence, and conflict capture their dignity, courage, and beauty. He uses his art to break down barriers and connect with the people he meets during his travels, often interviewing his subjects at great peril and in secret, even in caves in terrifying war zones. His artistic writing is enriched by these experiences as well. Tituoan’s compassion for these women's lives and how they have had to live has prompted him to establish a foundation to support many women and their families.
Fobbs will tour guests through the exhibition, discuss the stories behind the pictures, and show video clips of Lamazou’s artistic processes.
The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is made possible in part by a grant from the Daniel Foundation and through support from Talladega College.
The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series introduces audiences to creative thinkers and visionaries through engaging dialogues and demonstrations. The series seeks to connect members of the local communities served by the Museum and increase awareness of its resources. Various genres and art forms are explored, with many focusing on African-American contemporary art practices, literature, music, and more. For a complete list of speakers, visit online at harveymuseum.org.
Presentations are held monthly at noon in the Museum Lecture Hall. Admission is free; RSVP to srobertson@talladega.edu or (256) 761-6299. Attendees are invited to bring a brown bag lunch; water and cookies are provided gratis. Door prizes will be awarded. The Museum galleries will be open. For more information, visit online at harveymuseum.org or call (256) 761-6284.
For guests who require assistance with sight or hearing impairments, contact the organizer at least two weeks before the event at (256) 761-6299, srobertson@talladega.edu. The Museum and museum parking area are handicapped accessible.
The Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art, located on Talladega College’s campus, is the Amistad Murals’ home. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The Museum is open by appointment; all visits are guided. Schedule at least two weeks in advance by contacting Savery Library at (256) 761-6284, tclibrary@talladega.edu.
Allow at least one hour for your tour. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Motorcoach unloading and parking are available.
