By Kayleigh Johnson ’22, editor in chief 

The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery will open a new photography exhibit. 

“Our Strength is Our People,” a collection of rare vintage prints from humanist photographer Lewis Hine, will be on display from Feb. 4 until April 6. 

“This show is an important exhibit featuring the works of one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century,” Dr. Barbara McNulty, director of the art gallery, said. 

Hine most often took photographs under three themes: the immigrant experience, child labor and the American worker. The artwork on display is a prime example of his most devoted work. 

For students interested in learning more about Hine and his photography, the gallery will host two afternoon sessions during LVC’s annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Dr. McNulty and Dr. John Hinshaw, LVC professor of history, will facilitate a discussion on the immigrant experience in America based on Hine’s Ellis Island photographs and their implications today. 

“Hinshaw’s research work on labor history and struggles will inform discussion of Hine’s activism for enacting change in child labor laws,” Dr. McNulty said. 

The gallery would like to extend its thanks to the spring 2019 ART 260 “The Photograph” class, who researched and wrote exhibit labels to accompany the works in this exhibition. 

There will be an opening reception held in Zimmerman Recital Hall on Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. There will also be a series of events to accompany the exhibit throughout the semester, the full list of which can be found on the LVC Events Calendar.