The Art History Program at the University of Memphis is pleased to be hosting its 1st biennial Art History Graduate Studies Symposium from April 22-23, 2021. This year’s symposium examines the role of art in addressing issues related to politics and social justice in times of crisis in the global world from antiquity to the present day. Panels will focus on themes concerning: Protest and activism; inequities of class, race, gender, and sexuality; and colonialist histories. This symposium will highlight the emerging scholarship of art history graduate students across the globe. In addition, we will have a keynote lecture by African American Studies scholar, Dr. Grace D. Gipson, on April 22nd. The symposium will conclude with a roundtable discussion by scholars in the fields of arts and social justice on April 23rd. Please note that all symposium events are listed in U.S. Central Time.