“Larga exposición” [Long Exposure] is a book emerging from Dr. Romero’s most recent research project with twelve students from three public schools in Colombia. This book comprises students’ portrayals of victims and victimhood in ways that expand our understanding of the armed conflict and the ongoing transition to peace in Colombia. Participants’ visual accounts resonate with the technique of long-exposure photography, as these sharply capture and reveal thought-provoking elements of a society exposed to war for more than six decades. In this workshop, we will discuss the context of Transitional Justice in which this research project develops. Then, we will consider the book as a resource to engage participants of the workshop in two interrelated discussions: 1) Visual methods as a way to unearth intergenerational narratives and memories (research-oriented discussion) and 2) Photography (produced by students) as a tool to learn about difficult pasts (pedagogy-oriented discussion).

Dr. Daniela Romero-Amaya is a Lecturer in the International and Comparative Education program. Her scholarly work relates to history and citizenship education in conflict-affected contexts, with emphasis on the interplay between education and transitional justice measures. Her research engages with youth perspectives and decision-making concerning the legacies of systematic violence and their daily navigation of social life. She is an interdisciplinary researcher with a PhD in Social Studies Education, a MA in International and Comparative Education, and a BA in History.