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On June 23, Ilia State University will host the photo exhibition "Unseen America" by the attaché of the United States Embassy, Mario Montoya.

Within the framework of the exhibition, H.E. Kelly C. Degnan, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the United States of America to Georgia, will hold a meeting with students, which will be held in a question-and-answer format.

Pre-registration is required to attend the meeting.

Registration deadline – June 22, 2023, 09:00 p.m.

To register, follow the link: https://forms.gle/DkExyTNg8EF2nggXA

ABOUT THE PROJECT

"Unseen America" is an installation of documentary photography showcasing parts of the United States that are not well known. Your support helps share these unique landscapes, cultures, and communities while encouraging engagement with communities around the world.

The Unseen America project opened in Kyiv, Ukraine in March 2019. The project was featured at the America House cultural space and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. Additionally, the project was discussed as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in the virtual educational series "Siesta Americana" in Kyiv in 2020. The exhibition was also sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Georgia and was featured in "Kvareli American Shelf" in Kvareli, Georgia.

ABOUT MARIO MONTOYA

Mario Montoya was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has lived in seven different countries. He moved to Georgia from Kyiv two years ago and he has been 10 years been doing documentary photography for 10 years. Mario's photography has been featured in Washington D.C. art galleries, Kyiv exhibitions, and international magazines.

Time: June 23, 17:00

Location: G106 Auditorium, Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli St. N1

Working language: English

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