Artist Talk for Beneath the Surface: Wesaam Al-Badry, Terry Evans, and Will Wilson

Join us for an artist talk featuring Wesaam Al-Badry, Terry Evans, and Will Wilson, three photographers whose work is featured in the exhibition *Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography*. Each artist will present on their creative practice and its connection to the exhibition’s themes, followed by a moderated conversation with art history scholar Monica (full name not provided). The event takes place in the East Building Auditorium at the National Gallery of Art.

When: Sunday, May 31, 2026. No specific start time is given in the source material.

Venue: National Gallery of Art – East Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.

Tickets: Free, but registration is required to attend.

Lineup: Wesaam Al-Badry is a visual social documentary photographer, investigative journalist, and interdisciplinary artist whose work examines environmental justice, migration, labor, Orientalism, and the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Terry Evans and Will Wilson are also featured artists in the exhibition; no additional biographical details are provided in the source text.

Format: Each artist gives a presentation on their creative practice, followed by a conversation moderated by art history scholar Monica.

Exhibition context: The talk is organized in conjunction with *Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography* at the National Gallery of Art.

Note: No run time, age restrictions, pricing tiers, accessibility information, or showtimes beyond the date are provided in the source material. The event is held in the East Building Auditorium.