The Wounded: An Exhibition Talk for Remembrance Day
November 9, 2021 at 7:00pm
Museum London and Words are pleased to present a panel discussion on The Wounded, a current exhibition at the Museum featuring black-and-white portraits of Canadian men and women who served in Afghanistan.
Curator Andrew Burtch, photographer Steven J. Thorne, and participating Afghanistan veterans discuss the making of this exhibition about recent Canadian veterans and its impacts.
The Wounded: Exhibition Talk for Remembrance Day
Tuesday, 9 November, 7PM
Free with Registration
The Wounded exhibition, currently on display at Museum London, features 18 striking black-and-white portraits of Canadian men and women who served in Afghanistan, taken by award-winning photojournalist Stephen J. Thorne. Join the photographer, Canadian War Museum historian Andrew Burtch, and Afghanistan veterans who participated in this project for a discussion about the making of this touring exhibition hosted by Museum London’s Curator of Regional History Amber Lloydlangston. Consider Remembrance Day this year through the eyes of these contemporary veterans, the wounds that changed their lives, and how their stories have been told and shared through this photographic exhibition.
It is conservatively estimated that more than 2,000 members of the Canadian Forces were wounded or injured during Canada’s involvement in the war in Afghanistan. Visible and invisible wounds profoundly changed the lives of those who served, as well as the lives of their loved ones. In every case, the Canadians portrayed in this exhibition embarked upon their journeys back from attacks, accidents and trauma with the help of colleagues, family and specially designed programs.
Image credit:
Helene Lescelleur. Photographed by Stephen J. Thorne in 2018 Courtesy of Stephen J. Thorne and Legion Magazine.
Second Image: Photographed by Stephen J. Thorne in 2017 Courtesy of Stephen J. Thorne and Legion Magazine.
