Sigwarz: Ripened in the Badlands
SummaryThe Guam Museum Café Gallery invites the community to experience “Ripened in the Badlands”, a vibrant exhibition exploring identity, resilience, place, and the experiences that shape
Summary
In the immediate Post-World War II years on Guam, thousands of CHamorus were displaced, as part of the buildup of US military facilities on the island. Whereas the US military presence in Guam had been small prior to the war, the US found new strategic value with Guam in a postwar world, and sought to build large, modern military facilities on the island. Two of the most well-known sites of displacement were Tumon and Sumay, both featured in these images.
Post-World War II years on Guam
In the immediate Post-World War II years on Guam, thousands of CHamorus were displaced, as part of the buildup of US military facilities on the island. Whereas the US military presence in Guam had been small prior to the war, the US found new strategic value with Guam in a postwar world, and sought to build large, modern military facilities on the island. Two of the most well-known sites of displacement were Tumon and Sumay, both featured in these images.
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Different Visions, One Horizon: A Collaborative Art Exhibition
SummaryExperience Different Visions, One Horizon, a collaborative exhibition featuring artists Yeon Sook Park and Ofelita “Gigi” Magtoto. Through vibrant interpretations of Guam’s ocean, marine life,
Guam Museum Announces Extended I Hinanao-ta Exhibition Hours in Honor of the 82nd Anniversary of Guam’s Liberation
SummaryThe Guam Museum, a division of the Department of CHamoru Affairs, is extending its I Hinanao-ta: Journey of the CHamoru People exhibition hours in honor