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Contact: Greg Johnston, 505.277.1816, gregj@unm.edu

November 21, 2005

African Genocide Photos to be Displayed at Maxwell Museum

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico will host a year-long photo exhibit, “Africa: The Holocausts of Rwanda and Sudan,” beginning Dec. 16 and continuing through Nov. 2006. The exhibit is in conjunction with the publication of a book by acclaimed photographer Lucian Niemeyer, published by University of New Mexico Press. Niemeyer's provocative and heart-wrenching images of African genocide will be presented in four installments at the museum.

“Rwandan Refugees: A Story of Hope,” will be the first exhibit. A public opening Dec.17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature African music, a public sale and items from African cooperatives at discounted prices. Niemeyer will be present to discuss his work.

On Feb. 18, 2006, Niemeyer will lecture and sign books. A film and lecture series will also be presented in conjunction with the exhibit.

Schedule for “Africa: The Holocausts of Rwanda and Sudan”

The Maxwell Museum is open Tues. through Fri., 9 – 4 and Sat.,10 – 4. The museum will be closed Dec. 23 - 26 and Dec. 31 – Jan. 2. Admission is free and donations are welcome. The museum is located east of University Blvd. between Las Lomas and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Limited parking is available west of the museum. Permits for parking can be obtained in the museum store or from the museum gallery attendant.

 

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