In light of public health recommendations around COVID-19 for remote work, and the University of Washington’s decision to move in-person courses online for the rest of the quarter, the Henry is suspending onsite operations for the next three weeks, effective March 10 through March 30. Ticket holders will be notified, should this program be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Mika Rottenberg’s video installation Cosmic Generator presents surreal glances into systems of exchange between the feeders and the fed of the global economy. Flows of transnational capital, economic codependency, excesses of production, and signs of an expanding mono-culture are all targeted by the gaze of Rottenberg’s camera. Join us, in collaboration with the Labor Archives of Washington at UW, for a two-part exploration where we will examine the intersections between Rottenberg’s short film, the concepts of In Plain Sight, and Seattle’s rich history of solidarity and organizing among working people.
Starting at the Henry, we will view Cosmic Generator in its entirety, followed by a discussion that reflects upon the connections between local experiences and the playfully-portrayed systems central to the film’s critique. From the Henry, we will walk a short distance to the University of Washington Special Collections to view and learn about a selection of ephemera from the Labor Archives of Washington. These objects of living histories, curated by Conor Casey, Head of Labor Archives, will offer access to Pacific Northwest workers’ issues, including transnational labor, racialized and gendered work, intersectional organizing, and communities of resistance.
ADMISSION
FREE. Space is limited. Pre-registration is encouraged.
ACCESS
This event is public.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Henry is a place for all visitors to enjoy, learn, and be inspired. The museum is fully accessible by wheelchair, and we strive to provide services and accommodations for anyone who needs assistance. Please email contact-museumservices@henryart.org with particular needs or concerns you may have.