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199085 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.199085 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12 28 pages Gonzalez, Kadence Haines, Chelsea McCabe, Jennifer Barrett, The Honors College School of Art School of International Letters and Cultures Text “Anemoia: Expressions of Subcultural Longing” was a group exhibition curated by Kadence Gonzalez for her Barrett, The Honors College thesis. Anemoia (/an-uh-moya/) is defined as nostalgia for a time or place one has never known. It usually refers to sentimental feelings experienced when looking at old photographs or the wanderlust of imagining oneself in a historical period piece. As the inspiration for this exhibition anemoia is used to express not only nostalgia for past subcultures, but a deeper craving for the community, belonging, and freedom of expression that thriving subcultures cultivated. A strong sense of community can be difficult to find, especially in an age dealing with a lack of third spaces and a loneliness epidemic. Many people today grapple with feelings of isolation because of how hard it can be to make meaningful connections with others, missing a sense of belonging and understanding that subcultures and communities can provide. Though we face these social challenges, community can be found everywhere. This exhibition aims to affirm that belonging to a community and having space to explore identity freely and without fear of judgement is key to making positive change in our lives and the lives of others. The written component of this thesis serves as a curatorial essay and research paper that provides further information and curatorial insight surrounding subcultures, third places, the loneliness epidemic, and modern communities. Anemoia Third Places Loneliness Epidemic Community Exhibition Subculture Anemoia: Expressions of Subcultural Longing