Author Event with Artist Claudia Bernardi
Venue: Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Blacksburg Books presents an Author Event with Artist Claudia Bernardi on Monday, June 22, 2026.

"Art against Brutality" brings a much-needed contribution to the field of community arts and the burgeoning field of social practice art, as well as adding to post-conflict literature, dealing with the aftermath of state terror in Latin America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina, México) and with Indigenous people of California in the United States. It outlines truly collaborative approaches, based on ideas from the community participants, rather than shaped by the facilitating artist. Often the form of the art project is a mural, in which the participants decide on the theme and storyline.

These collaborative, community-based art projects engage children, youth, and adults to converse and to find a common thread of intention. Often this thread is rooted in shared historical memory; it emerges from personal and communal stories, from people’s expectations, fears, and tenacity to continue living despite the carnage, losses, and displacement they have suffered.

Please note that some topics and images may not be appropriate for younger audience members.

Blacksburg Books is located at 401 South Main Street, Suite 106 in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://res.cloudinary.com/du5lfb5z3/image/upload/v1781875322/700035679_1309414437955568_8104427545801933851_n_jgxrab.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.blacksburgbooks.com/events/ or https://www.facebook.com/Blacksburg.Books or https://www.facebook.com/events/1492763735886607 or https://www.instagram.com/blacksburg_books/ or call 540-315-9650 or email info@blacksburgbooks.com with questions.

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