Lectures

Visualizing Displacement and Confinement: Forced Mobilities in WWII Mediterranean Comics

Add to Calendar 2024-10-28 16:00:00 2024-10-28 18:00:00 Visualizing Displacement and Confinement: Forced Mobilities in WWII Mediterranean Comics Join visiting Dr. Aomar Boum as he explores how graphic memoirs and novels have reshaped historical narratives. Focusing on Saharan Vichy camps during WWII, Dr. Boum discusses how comics combine art and text to reconstruct overlooked histories. He will present a collaborative graphic narrative centered on "Hans," a composite character representing real historical figures, offering a unique lens into the impact of WWII beyond Europe. This engaging talk will delve into the intersection of visual storytelling and archival research. Location Contact Information Ashli OStrander aostrander@pugetsound.edu support@kwallcompany.com America/Los_Angeles public
Oct 28, 2024
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Tarbell Fund for Study of Muslim Middle East and the Sociology and Anthropology Department.

Join visiting Dr. Aomar Boum as he explores how graphic memoirs and novels have reshaped historical narratives. Focusing on Saharan Vichy camps during WWII, Dr. Boum discusses how comics combine art and text to reconstruct overlooked histories. He will present a collaborative graphic narrative centered on "Hans," a composite character representing real historical figures, offering a unique lens into the impact of WWII beyond Europe. This engaging talk will delve into the intersection of visual storytelling and archival research.

Visualizing Displacement and Confinement
Event Location

Murray Boardroom Wheelock 106/108

Contact Information
Ashli OStrander
aostrander@pugetsound.edu