Image: Modern photograph of a toy globe suspended in the air and covered with toy soldiers and tanks. Text: 'War Toys'

War Toys (Oct. 2024)

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Lecture Auditorium and Online

Millions of children since the First World War continue to live in regional and global conflict—reflecting WWI’s enduring impact on the last century. Photographer Brian McCarty, founder and executive director of War Toys, has documented the different yet similar experiences of today’s children in war zones worldwide. A nonprofit arts and media organization, War Toys gathers and disseminates children’s firsthand accounts of war through art-therapy-based collaborations in the field.

Preceding McCarty’s lecture at 6:30 p.m. will be an hour-long reception featuring a photography display of his work from the Middle East. Each guest will receive one complimentary drink; cash bar available.

Hosted in conjunction with the exhibition The Little War and by the generosity of the Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund.

Free with RSVP | Auditorium and Online

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Explore War Toys: Ukraine
Image: A plastic green army man stands, engulfed in orange flames on the left side of the photograph. On the right side, bearing the Ukraine flag, sits a plastic green army tank aimed towards the army man. Text: 'War Toys: / Ukraine'

 

Preview McCarty's work in the Middle East
Modern photograph of a Disney Cinderella toy figurine placed in a bleak war-torn area. Toy missiles are suspended above her creating the illusion that they are falling on her.