Curated by Karen Fiorito, political activist, artist, and curator, this exhibition explores fragile democracy, its flailing institutions and the threat of an authoritarian nightmare. By partnering with Swing Left Fiorito hopes to engage the public through live political poster printing, voter registration opportunities, panel discussions, and other community events. Fiorito is simultaneously exhibiting a solo collection TAG’s West Gallery space. This exhibition of her political activism, Sign Language, will feature miniature billboards alongside photos of actual billboards she has designed over the past 20 years.
Fiorito states, “These exhibitions are a celebration of Artivism, which is a combination of Art and Activism. Artivism opens dialogues, creates change and encourages growth through awareness and empathy for others, which leads the public towards the greater good.”
VIP Reception with live poster printing: Friday, September 13th, 2024: 5 - 8 PM EVENTBITE RSVP
Public Opening Reception: September 14th, 2024: 5 - 8 PM
Curatorial Discussion: September 28
Featured Artists include Barbara Kruger, Barbara Carrasco, Malaquías Montoya, Robbie Conal, Guerrilla Girls, Guillermo Bert, Winston Smith, Gee Vaucher, Marianne Sadowski, Lilli Muller, Nguyen Ly, The Qwiett, Wendy Murray, Curtis Bartone, and Karen Fiorito
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Center for the Study of Political Graphics is an educational and research archive that collects, preserves, documents, and exhibits posters relating to historical and contemporary movements for social change. Using its more than 90,000 human rights and protest posters and prints, CSPG creates traveling and online thematic exhibitions, and publications, advancing the power of art to educate and inspire people to action.
Swing Left is a progressive political group with Hybrid PAC status in the United States. It was created following the election of Donald Trump in 2016 with a goal of gaining a Democratic majority in US legislatures.
