There’s a pretty cool looking event going on at the Weisman Art Museum tomorrow evening (Thurs, 7/23, 7pm).
The migration of people has characterized much of human history. July’s WAM Chatter, presented in association with Stories of the Somali Diaspora: Photographs by Abdi Roble, gathers three thinkers to consider when and if the diaspora can become home. Moderated by Michelle Wright, associate professor of English at the University of Minnesota, the panel includes Justin Schell, U of M Ph.D. student and expert on local Somali music; artist Nancy Ann Coyne, whose work has explored Minnesota’s immigrant population; and acclaimed writer Kalia Yang. The presentation uses the popular pecha kucha format, where each panelist answers a central question using exactly twenty slides for twenty seconds each. These rapid-fire presentations are followed by a moderated Q&A with the audience.
I like how the Weisman is looking to liven up the event by changing up the presentation style. I’m guessing something like this would normally start with opening statements by the panelists, perhaps a brief tour of the exhibit (which you might want to do ahead of time anyway), or go right into Q&A. This should grab the audience right away and give them something tangible and manageable to absorb and react to for the Q&A.
[Pecha Kucha Night - Minneapolis St. Paul] [WAM News and Events]
