Boston University Art Galleries' 808 Gallery is presenting "Hidden in the Layers," a monthlong exhibition featuring printmaking and photography works by BU faculty and alumni. Originally shown at the 2024 Venice Biennale, the show includes pieces from artists Lynne Allen, Deborah Cornell, Toni Pepe, Joshua Brennan, and Charles Suggs, curated by Lissa Cramer, director of BU Art Galleries. The exhibition explores physical and conceptual layering across varied printmaking techniques.
This exhibition matters because it brings a Venice Biennale presentation back to the BU campus, strengthening ties between the university's international programming and its local community. It also highlights the depth of print media and photography talent within BU's College of Fine Arts, showcasing how faculty and alumni engage with layered processes to transform perception and form.