About this Event
Capturing the Truth: Unveiling Histories through Hector Rene Membreno-Canales’ Lens
SPEAKER | Hector Rene Membreno-Canales
WHEN | Friday, May 17, 2024 between 6 pm – 7:30 pm
WHERE | 1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111, Denver, CO 80203
Join us for a captivating public lecture featuring Hector Rene Membreno-Canales, a US Army Iraq Veteran, artist, and educator. Learn more about Hector’s exploration of official histories, American patriotism, and the Military-Industrial Complex through research and photography.
This lecture is free for the public and promises an insightful discussion as part of CPAC’s Veterans Workshop Series. Hector will share his experiences as an Army Photographer, examining the visual storytelling during military operations and the packaging of American patriotism for maximum impact through the lens of a camera. Gain unique perspectives on the role of history paintings and public monuments in reinforcing military history myths.
Image credit: From After Ozymandias, Baltimore, Maryland, 2017, ©Hector Rene Membreno-Canales
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 1200 Lincoln Street, Denver, United States
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