The Disappeared of History - Witnessing Violence and Disappearance Through Art and Philosophy

Explore the profound implications of human disappearance in this thought-provoking conversation featuring Brad Evans and Chantal Meza. Delve into the challenges of bearing witness to those who leave no trace and examine the roles of politics, philosophy, and art in confronting extreme violence. Investigate the concept of recovering humanity in the face of total annihilation through critical and artistic interventions from the State of Disappearance project. Consider the ethical dimensions of disappearance, including the roles of perpetrators, victims, and witnesses, while reflecting on the various ways bodies can vanish from human belonging. Gain insights from Professor Brad Evans, artist Chantal Meza, and moderator Susanna Siegel as they discuss transgressive witnessing, the political implications of disappearance, and the power of art in addressing these complex issues.