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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Reception: Matilde Simas
DESCRIPTION:The Griffin Museum is pleased to host and artist talk and reception
  for Matilde Simas's exhibition From Shadows to Light: A Global Journey
  Through the Aftermath of Trafficking\, on view July 1 - September 27\,
  2026. 
 
 Please join us in-person on Saturday July 18th in downtown Boston at
  the Griffin @ Lafayette City Center to hear from the artist\, followed
  by a reception to celebrate the exhibition. 
 
 The Griffin @ Lafayette City Center Passageway is located at 2 Ave de
  Lafayette in Downtown Crossing\, Boston. The passageway connects
  Macy's\, the Lafayette Tower offices and the Hyatt Regency\, Boston. 
 
 As part of our annual summer public art exhibition\, Vision(ary)\, we
  are pleased to showcase the work of Matilde Simas in our satellite
  space gallery at Lafayette City Center. 
 
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 Matilde Simas is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker whose
  work explores resilience\, dignity\, and healing. She documents
  survivors of human trafficking\, children with limb loss\, and
  communities rebuilding after trauma\, often in collaboration with
  international organizations. Her projects\, including From Shadows to
  Light: A Global Journey Through the Aftermath of Trafficking\, Woman
  Rising\, and Bringing Mobility to Children with Limb Loss\, have been
  exhibited internationally and recognized by the United Nations and
  UNICEF. Simas studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and
  continues to pursue independent artistic practice. She is based north
  of Boston and uses photography to foster empathy\, awareness\, and
  social change.Websitewww.matildesimas.com 
 
 Instagram@matildesimasphotographer 
 
 The Griffin @ Lafayette City Center Passageway is located at 2 Ave de
  Lafayette in Downtown Crossing\, Boston. The passageway connects
  Macy's\, the Lafayette Tower offices and the Hyatt Regency\, Boston. 
 
 We are grateful to Digital Silver Imaging for their generous support
  in producing the stunning prints for this exhibition.
LOCATION:Griffin Museum of Photography\, 67 Shore Road\, Winchester\, MA 01890
URL:https://griffinmuseum.org/event/simas_0726_reception/
CATEGORIES:Cultural\,Education\,Community
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