Join us for a compelling panel discussion on the intersections of immigration, assimilation, and activism in the work of artist Gail Rebhan. Her photography-based collage works explore the cultural and linguistic divisions between generations—those who came to the U.S. seeking refuge and their American-born children navigating dual identities. Rebhan’s work is deeply informed by her family’s history, particularly her father Herman’s legacy as a labor organizer and human rights advocate.

The artist will be joined by Michael Alexander, Professor and Maimonides Endowed Chair, Religious Studies, UCR, and photographer Christina Fernandez, whose work also engages themes of immigration. Moderated by scholar and curator Sally Stein, the panel will explore how photography can illuminate personal and political histories, the complexities of assimilation, and the role of activism in shaping identity and community.

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Credits

Gail Rebhan, About Time is curated by Sally Stein, Professor Emerita, Department of Art History, UC Irvine, and is accompanied by a publication of the same title (MACK, 2023). The exhibition was originally conceived for the American University Museum, Washington, DC, where it was on view in 2023. Programs at UCR ARTS are supported by the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at UCR and by the City of Riverside.

Image: Gail Rebhan, Home Alone, 2021. From the series “Immigration / Assimilation.”