The Art Center Highland Park is pleased to present the latest iteration of Pritika Chowdhry’s Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories, part 2: Partition Anti-Memorial Project. Over the last 15 years, Chowdhry created nine anti-memorials honoring the victims of the Partition of India. Chowdhry’s latest anti-memorial will debut at TAC on August 11 and remain on exhibition through September 23.

On August 15 from 6-8 p.m, TAC is hosting a commemorative event and artist talk in honor of the end of the yearlong anniversary celebrating the partition. A public artist reception will be held on September 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and visitors are invited to view the exhibition, meet the featured artists, and enjoy refreshments and live music.

A Chicago-based artist, Chowdhry was born and raised in India. She holds an MFA in Studio Art and an MA in Visual Culture and Gender Studies from UW-Madison. Chowdhry has taught at Macalester College and the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Artist Reception: Sept 8, 5:30-8 p.m.

For more information, call 847.432.1888 [email protected]

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