REVELATIONS: New Perspectives on Sophie Rivera

Join us for a two-panel symposium that brings together artists, scholars, and historians!

Join us for REVELATIONS: New Perspectives on Sophie Rivera, a dynamic symposium that brings together artists, scholars, and curators to explore the broader conceptual and experimental dimensions of Sophie Rivera’s practice. The program highlights Rivera’s intersectional identity, feminist engagements, and contributions to Nuyorican visual culture through two panel conversations, a poetry activation inspired by her writings, and a live performance by Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.

Moderated by Elizabeth Ferrer and Marcela Guerrero, the panels will feature Elisabeth Sherman, Deanna Ledezma, Serda Yalkin, Martha Naranjo Sandoval, Mara Corsino, and Daniel Ramos, who will reflect on Rivera’s legacy across feminist photography, portraiture, and contemporary artistic practice. The evening concludes with a special dance activation inspired by Rivera’s Halloween series (1986-1987), bringing to life these “fantasied portraits” through movement, costume, and performance.

Symposium Schedule

4:00 PM – Welcome Remarks and Introduction
By Executive Director Patrick Charpenel & Interim Chief Curator Susanna V. Temkin

4:10 PM – Poetry Reading
Live reading inspired by Sophie Rivera’s writings

4:25 PM – Panel #1
Feminist Photography, Women’s Labor, and the Politics of Care
Moderated by Elizabeth Ferrer

5:10 PM – Break
Food by Salsa Caterers & Special Events

5:30 PM – Poetry Reading
Live reading inspired by Sophie Rivera’s writings

5:40 PM – Panel #2
Rivera’s Legacy and Contemporary Latine Photography
Moderated by Marcela Guerrero

6:35 PM – Tabula Rasa Dance Theater Activation
Dance performance inspired by Rivera’s All Hallows Eve exhibition

7:00 PM – Closing Remarks
By Interim Chief Curator Susanna V. Temkin