Creativity and Revolution: Egypt at a Crossroads

Creativity and Revolution: Egypt at a Crossroads
Jessica Winegar

Membership Lecture, The New Mexico History Museum Auditorium
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Dr. Jessica Winegar was in Cairo's Tahrir Square as Egyptian citizens gathered to start an uprising against decades of authoritarian oppression. She was witness as they engaged in countless acts of civic creativity, composing thousands of signs, poems, songs, music videos, jokes, graffiti, and murals. Dr. Winegar presents a look at the creative expressions of a revolution that shook the world.

Sponsored by Santa Fe Audio Visual, 1st National Bank of Santa Fe, and Victor Johnson, Architect

Video editing by SAR volunteer John Sadd