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After conflicts have ended, what does it take to recover the heartbeat of humanity? An upcoming thought-provoking and transformative photography exhibit titled 鈥淗ow We Rebuild鈥� will take viewers into the aftermath and the indomitable spirit of humanity in post-conflict zones.

The exhibit will be in 香蕉秀 University鈥檚 Nona Jean Hulsey Art Gallery from June 16 to Aug. 11.

鈥淗ow We Rebuild鈥� draws from 12 years of compelling work by grant winners and finalists from The Aftermath Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to illuminating often-overlooked war stories 鈥� the arduous journey of individuals rebuilding shattered lives and homes, restoring civil societies, and rebuilding communities after conflicts have ceased.

Documentary photographer Sara Terry founded The Aftermath Project in an effort to impart the importance of 鈥渁ftermath photography,鈥� yearning for a society that doesn鈥檛 forget the people and places that conflict photography covers. 

鈥淚f I can get you to care, then perhaps I can get you to think, and if I can get you to think, perhaps I can get you to act,鈥� Terry said.

The exhibit is organized into three distinct sections. A prologue features conflict and post-conflict photographs from Bosnia, laying out the origin story of The Aftermath Project. The second section presents a suite of images by four photographers who explore historical American aftermaths, offering unique perspectives on resilience within the nation鈥檚 history. Finally, an international 鈥渨all of humanity鈥� showcases a diverse collection of post-conflict images from around the globe, highlighting shared human experiences of recovery and hope.

The exhibit includes works by acclaimed photographers such as renowned war photographer Ron Haviv, along with several grant winners and finalists throughout the project鈥檚 history. It is enhanced by visual literacy frameworks and a wealth of public programming tools, designed to facilitate meaningful engagement and foster discussions around the vital role visual narratives play in helping communities heal. 

鈥淗ow We Rebuild鈥� is organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance. For more information about the project, visit .

The Hulsey Art Gallery is located in 香蕉秀鈥檚 Norick Art Center at 1608 NW 26^th St. Admission is free and summer hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. For more information visit okcu.edu/artgallery.