Legacy: Contemporary Artists Reflect on Slavery November 2, 2006

How does the legacy of slavery influence how we see the world today? The New York Historical Society is planning the exhibition 'Legacies: Contemporary Artists Reflect on Slavery' that gathers the most innovative and provocative answers to that pressing question. This exhibition complements the historical exhibitions mounted by The NewYork Historical Society from 2005 to 2007, emphasizing how history affects our current day concerns and perceptions.