A Hidden Wholeness – the Zen Photography of Thomas Merton
The Saint Vincent Gallery will exhibit a selection of photographs created by the Trappist monk, author and activist Thomas Merton beginning with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Dr. Paul Pearson, director of the Thomas Merton Center in Louisville, Kentucky, will give an overview of Merton’s growing interest in photography in the final decade of his life, exploring in particular Merton’s use of the phrase “Zen photography” and its relationship to his vision of the world.
The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fred M. Rogers Center.
Parking is available in Lot A, adjacent to the Fred M. Rogers Center, with the Saint Vincent Neighborhood Trolley offering free rides to and from the exhibition, which is situated on the third floor of the Robert S. Carey Student Center.
The exhibit runs through March 8, 2019.
Photo credit: Photograph of Thomas Merton by John Howard Griffin.
Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University.