Aesthetics of Undocumentedness |

Symposium & Exhibit

January 27 -28, 2023 | Ruffin Gallery, Visible Records

Curated by Erika Hirugami, the exhibit features works by artists from all over the country who were previously or continue be undocumented migrants.

In addition to the exhibit, the Undocu+ collective is hosting two days of socially engaged programming to invite local neighboring communities, students, and local partners to engage with the artists and the exhibition.

The Sound Justice Lab is excited to co-sponsor the first ever Undocu+/DACA artist lead exhibition nationwide.

“This group exhibition will be the launch of a national movement bringing together Undocu+/DACA artists leading other initiatives in ongoing group exhibitions, providing support for younger generations of Undocu+ artists, and working closely with other partners and institutions in addressing diversity, equity & inclusion as it relates to Undocu+ artists.

As an unprecedented and long overdue national initiative, this group exhibition and the related programming will help this group of artists come together for the first time and share invaluable artistic practices and experiences with UVA and our neighboring communities.”

Friday, January 27, 2023 |Visible/Records

12:00pm - Community limpias lead by Luis Sahagun

2:00pm - Zine-making workshop lead by Francisco Donoso 

5:00pm - Exhibition reception

Saturday, January 28, 2023 | University of Virginia Rotunda

9:00am - Breakfast

11:00am - Welcome and Introduction, Federico Cuatlacuatl, MFA, Rasquache Residency | UNDOC+Collective, University of Virginia

11:15am - Keynote Speaker, Erika Hirugami, MA. MAAB, CuratorLove | UNDOC+Collective, Claremont Graduate University | University of California Los Angeles

11:30am - Q & A with UNDOC+ Artists

1:30pm - Lunch Break

3:00pm - Q&A with artist

4:30pm - Screening of Movie COVER/AGE by Set Hernandez Rongkilyo