Lao — MKE: Untold Stories
July 14 - July 30, 2023
MARN is excited to present “LAO-MKE: Untold Stories”, an exhibition July 14 – July 30, 2023 celebrating personal accounts from multi-generational Lao families in the pursuit of finding a place to call home. Photos, along with artifacts, artwork, and cultural objects, will highlight the stories of refugees from Laos and the journey to make Milwaukee and Wisconsin their home.
LAO-MKE presents crucial stages of the Lao experience in Wisconsin. It invites visitors to contemplate ideas of “home” as seen through the eyes of people for whom home can spark memories of trauma and uncertainty, and for those who have lived or are still living between two worlds.
The exhibition curated with the Lao Community Center of Wisconsin, SapSap and ElevAsian.
Exhibiting Artists
Mahli Fleckenstein
Banh Danowski
Anthanny Singharath
Minwoo Ruehle
Rounglit Khanthichit
E. Nong Khanthichit
Siengthong Lassanske
Megan Thepouthay
MARN and SapSap hosted a sold out Family Style Dinner on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 5-9 PM. This event included a four-course meal with wine pairings. There was a special Lao cultural dance and music performance by Luk Lao Laan Lao.
All proceeds to benefit the Lao Community Center.
During the opening reception on Friday, July 14, 2023 the exhibition artists hosted a panel discussion and traditional Baci Ceremony was held. Small plates provided by SapSap.
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