American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Presents:
"Wounded in Action:
An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements"
Concurrent Installations at:
National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, D.C.
and
University of Maryland Health Sciences Library and Southern Management Corporation Campus Center in Baltimore, Maryland
Home from the War by Joseph Pearson |
Below-Knee Prosthetic with
U.S. Marine Corps and Purple
Art by Daniel Horkey |
With Help by Paul Ficken |
Open at NMHM May 7, 2010 through February 27, 2011
Open at Baltimore May 14, 2010 through November 14, 2010
"Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements," an exhibit of art works inspired by experiences with the wounds of war, will have its first major installation at the National Museum of Health and Medicine/AFIP in Washington, D.C. and the University of Maryland Baltimore, in May 2010, after a one-week exhibition in a United States Senate office building. "Wounded in Action" is produced and organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
"Wounded in Action" celebrates those who have had orthopaedic injuries as a result of serving our country during a time of war. From World War II to Korea to Viet Nam, from the Gulf War, to Afghanistan to Iraq, thousands of uniformed service members have suffered severe musculoskeletal injuries. Their stories are told through the art on display in the installation. The exhibition also recognizes orthopaedic surgeons who, throughout history, have risked their own safety to care for military service members, to save lives and limbs, to advance medical treatments, and to conduct research and learn from war in order to better treat those who sustain orthopaedic trauma.
Approximately half of the 100 juried works of art will be installed at NMHM in DC, while the remaining half of the art will be in Baltimore at the University of Maryland. Make plans to see the entire exhibit by visiting both locations during its six month engagement in and near the nation’s capital.
See the Museum’s Events Calendar for exciting public programs in conjunction with "Wounded in Action"
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