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Previous IVSA Anniversary Event

Exhibition: Seeing Wellness as Political Refusal: Exploring the Radical and Transformative Care and Wellness Practices of Justice and Diversity Leaders

Explore the radical and transformative care and wellness practices of BIPOC femme justice and diversity leaders through photography, video, and art. Featuring an in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Cole Arthur Riley, on the 23 March, 6-8pm.

Curated by Dr. Laura Krystal Porterfield, this event will also feature the opening of a new exhibit, followed by a rich dialogue with Cole Arthur Riley on the role of wellness in movements for justice, diversity, and collective transformation. Supported by the Rutgers University–Newark’s Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America, in partnership with the Department of Urban Education.

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In 2026, the International Visual Sociology Association (IVSA) celebrates 40 years of advancing visual research, scholarship, and creative practice. Across the globe, members and partners will host exhibitions, film festivals, workshops, and collaborative events that reflect the depth and diversity of visual sociology today.