In his exhibition Strange You Never Knew, Chinese American multimedia artist Jarod Lew explores the limits and potential of knowing—knowing who you are, knowing your family history, and knowing your place in a community. His photographs function as a repository of personal and communal histories, surfaces relationships among historic and contemporary acts of racism and violence toward Asian Americans, and examines how identity is shaped by both individual and collective memory. 

As the exhibition comes to a close, join us for a conversation with Jarod and fellow makers, curators, and writers who have inspired his artistic practice: Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander, Howie Chen, Simon Wu, and Yechen Zhao. Together, the panel will surface ideas related to self-discovery and community, discuss cross- and inter-generational understanding, and reflect on their paths within this cultural moment.

Free and open to the public, no registration required.