Speakers
- Joseph Underwood
- Kent State University, Assistant Professor
Joseph L. Underwood is a scholar and curator of the modern and contemporary periods. His projects focus on the mid-to-late twentieth century Senegal/Diaspora and encompass themes from the Postwar era: including post-colonialism, (trans)nationalism, globalization, and biennialism. His research charts how artists have created transnational networks of influence since the mid-20th century. A recent article on 1960s artmaking and display in Senegal can be found in “World Art.” He frequently collaborates with students and colleagues in the planning, design, and programming of his exhibitions, as well as with the related publications. The exhibition currently touring the United States after its debut at the 2018 Dakar Biennale is “The View From Here: Contemporary Perspectives From Senegal.”