Name: Keith Haring, Censorship, and the Power of Art
Start: 2024-09-26T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-09T10:49:15-05:00
Location: Iowa City Public Library: Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

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Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

09/26/2024 6:00pm 09/26/2024 7:30pm Keith Haring, Censorship, and the Power of Art Join us for a panel discussion exploring the power of art and information in the face of censorship. This collaborative event by the Stanley Museum of Art, the Obermann Center, and the Iowa City Public Library will explore the enduring impact of Keith Haring's work in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We'll discuss the historical and contemporary implications of banned books on sexual health and the importance of unrestricted access to information. Panel members: • Saba Vlach, College of Education • Oluwafemi Adeagbo, College of Public Health • Laura Cottrell, Iowa City Community School District Stay tuned for more information. This event is part of the Iowa City Public Library Intellectual Freedom Festival. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

In-person event + Livestream
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the power of art and information in the face of censorship. This collaborative event by the Stanley Museum of Art, the Obermann Center, and the Iowa City Public Library will explore the enduring impact of Keith Haring's work in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We'll discuss the historical and contemporary implications of banned books on sexual health and the importance of unrestricted access to information.

Panel members:
• Saba Vlach, College of Education
• Oluwafemi Adeagbo, College of Public Health
• Laura Cottrell, Iowa City Community School District

Stay tuned for more information.

This event is part of the Iowa City Public Library Intellectual Freedom Festival.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

This event is open to the public.