The Vera List Center Prize conference and exhibition begins with two consecutive celebrations. First, an opening reception in the gallery to launch a 3 week exhibition, followed by the prize ceremony.

Prize Ceremony and Conversation: Thursday, October 22 6:30-7:30

Following the exhibition opening, Abounaddara receives the Vera List Center Prize for Art and Politics, followed by a conversation between Charif Kiwan and Kenneth Roth. The prize object was created by Yoko Ono. This event is the first part of the related prize conference:Abounaddara. The Right to the Image.

Charif Kiwan, member and spokesperson, Abounaddara
Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch

David Van Zandt, President, The New School
James-Keith Brown, Chair, Vera List Center Advisory Committee
Carin Kuoni, Director/ Curator, Vera List Center