Boston College to Host 'Exercises in Empathy' Exhibition as North American Venue
Boston College has been designated as the sole North American location for 'Art Cut: Exercises in Empathy: Accompaniment,' which is part of a worldwide contemporary art initiative launched by the Catholic Universities Art Triennial (Art Cut). This exhibition, commissioned by the Holy See's Dicastery for Culture and Education, will be showcased by seven leading Catholic universities in key global cities. Boston College, one of the three selected Jesuit institutions, will feature the exhibit from September 23 to November 15 in the Burns Library Board of Trustees Room. Co-curated by Sheila Gallagher, an Associate Professor of Studio Art at Boston College, the exhibition emphasizes 'Exercises in Empathy' and the theme of accompaniment, fostering a unique partnership between the Vatican and educational entities.
Key facts
- Boston College is one of seven Catholic universities selected to host the exhibition.
- The exhibition is part of the global contemporary art series 'Art Cut' launched by the Catholic Universities Art Triennial.
- The series is commissioned by the Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See.
- Boston College is the exclusive North American venue for the project.
- Boston College is one of three Jesuit universities chosen to participate.
- The exhibition is titled 'Art Cut: Exercises in Empathy: Accompaniment'.
- It will be held on campus from September 23 to November 15.
- The venue is the Burns Library Board of Trustees Room.
- Co-curator Sheila Gallagher is an Associate Professor of Studio Art at Boston College.
- Gallagher's work explores belief, grief, and relationships with others.
Entities
Artists
- Sheila Gallagher
Institutions
- Boston College
- Catholic Universities Art Triennial
- Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See
- Burns Library
Locations
- Boston
- United States