Columbia to Launch a New Virtual Oral History Exhibit
This article originally appeared in the Columbia Oral History Master of Arts newsletter.
It goes by different names—accompaniment, encuentro, intersubjectivity, the list goes on—but presence has always been at the core of oral history and we believe it always will be. Whether during an interview or listening to a recording or reading a transcript or telling someone about any of the above, something happens to time and space and we know in our bodies that we are with another; that we are not alone.
For the first time in our twelve year history, OHMA is proud to present a fully digital curation of our students’ fieldwork. Initially compelled by global uncertainty to reconsider our usual pop-up event, we whole-heartedly embraced the opportunity to share our work with increased access and longevity, beyond local New York area audiences and beyond the span of two days.
We invite you to GATHER, an immersive, interactive oral history exhibit designed to explore, challenge, ignite, and connect.
On May 1 from 5:00-8:00pm EST, we'll host a digital-launch event during which you'll be able to interact in real-time with the students who've curated this work. After the event, the exhibit will remain open for you to explore at your convenience, with channels to respond and ask questions. Stay tuned for more times when you can visit with students live in the month of May.
You may choose to take a tour of a small town gay bar, travel back to 1965 through the exploration of a young boy’s closet, or deepen your understanding of the Kink and BDSM communities through unique QTBIPOC stories. You can preview these exhibits and more on the OHMA website and RSVP below to join us on May 1st!
To RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gather-a-virtual-interactive-oral-history-…