Art Against Empire
A new exhibition from the Center for the Study of Political GraphicsMarch 10 - April 18, 2010
Opening reception Thursday 11 March 2010, 8-10PM
LACE is proud to present Art Against Empire—Graphic Responses to U.S. Intervention Since World War II, curated by Carol A. Wells from the archives of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG). Featuring works by Josh MacPhee, Corita Kent, Jay Belloli, Cedomic Kostovic, Stephen Kroninger, and more.
Art Against Empire uses the power of posters to document 60 years of opposition to U.S. interventions into the domestic affairs of sovereign nations. Political, economic and military interventions, many of them covert, have repeatedly resulted in unacceptable deaths and misery for millions. These posters show hopes and dreams, and the pain of dreams destroyed.
Art Against Empire showcases over 100 political posters in the LACE galleries, spanning two dozen sovereign nations including Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Guatemala, Haiti, Cuba, Iran, and South Africa. It attempts to inform, challenge and inspire by confronting the viewer with images of past struggles that remain powerfully relevant today. It both raises questions about past interventions and fosters debate about present ones. The exhibition will also provide insight into why the amount of devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti can be linked to its long history of French colonialism and U.S. imperialism.
Art Against Empire uses the power of posters to document 60 years of opposition to U.S. interventions into the domestic affairs of sovereign nations. Political, economic and military interventions, many of them covert, have repeatedly resulted in unacceptable deaths and misery for millions. These posters show hopes and dreams, and the pain of dreams destroyed.
Art Against Empire showcases over 100 political posters in the LACE galleries, spanning two dozen sovereign nations including Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Guatemala, Haiti, Cuba, Iran, and South Africa. It attempts to inform, challenge and inspire by confronting the viewer with images of past struggles that remain powerfully relevant today. It both raises questions about past interventions and fosters debate about present ones. The exhibition will also provide insight into why the amount of devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti can be linked to its long history of French colonialism and U.S. imperialism.
The United States is the focus of this exhibition. As citizens, we are ultimately responsible for the actions that are taken by our government in our name. Censorship and repression, so prevalent in wartime, invariably attempt to eliminate dissent, thereby violating the principles on which this democracy was founded. These posters document the efforts of people who refuse to remain silent and who use the power of art to inspire action.
RELATED EVENTS - Sunday Series, 1PM
Sunday 21 March 2010, 1PM - The Coca-Cola Case, screening and presentation
Directors German Gutierrez and Carmen Garcia present a searing indictment of the Coca-Cola empire and its alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of union leaders trying to improve working conditions in Colombia, Guatemala and Turkey. Learn about the film here.
The screening will be followed by a presentation by Barbara Hadsell, lead attorney in the case against Chevron in Nigeria and Patrick Bonner from Colombia Peace Project.
RELATED EVENTS - Sunday Series, 1PM
Sunday 21 March 2010, 1PM - The Coca-Cola Case, screening and presentation
Directors German Gutierrez and Carmen Garcia present a searing indictment of the Coca-Cola empire and its alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of union leaders trying to improve working conditions in Colombia, Guatemala and Turkey. Learn about the film here.
The screening will be followed by a presentation by Barbara Hadsell, lead attorney in the case against Chevron in Nigeria and Patrick Bonner from Colombia Peace Project.
Sunday 28 March 2010, 1PM - Gaza & Egypt 2009 & Arlington West
Los Angeles delegates from the Gaza Freedom March 2009, Dara Wells-Hajjar and Shae Popovich will relay experiences of their recent trip to Gaza and Cairo. They will share stories, photos and art from this extremely dangerous but powerful trip. They will also discuss how we can continue the work to change global public opinion around Gaza and the occupied territories.
The afternoon will also include a screening of Arlington West and a presentation by the film makers, Sally Marr and Peter Dudar.
“I hope, for the sake of peace, that young people all over the country will see ARLINGTON WEST and come face to face with the consequences of war.” --Howard Zinn
Los Angeles delegates from the Gaza Freedom March 2009, Dara Wells-Hajjar and Shae Popovich will relay experiences of their recent trip to Gaza and Cairo. They will share stories, photos and art from this extremely dangerous but powerful trip. They will also discuss how we can continue the work to change global public opinion around Gaza and the occupied territories.
The afternoon will also include a screening of Arlington West and a presentation by the film makers, Sally Marr and Peter Dudar.
“I hope, for the sake of peace, that young people all over the country will see ARLINGTON WEST and come face to face with the consequences of war.” --Howard Zinn
Sunday 11 April 2010, 1PM - Film screenings: Panama Deception: Exposing the Cover Up!; Cover Up: Behind the Iran Contra Affair; Destination Nicaragua
Thursday 15 April 15 2010, 7PM - Artists for a New South Africa, screening and presentation
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
ABOUT CSPG
The Center for the Study of Political Graphicsis an educational and research archive that collects, preserves and exhibits graphics of social change. With more than 70,000 political posters, CSPG has the largest collection of post World War II human rights and protest posters in the U.S. Through traveling exhibitions, workshops and publications, CSPG is reclaiming the power of art to educate. For more, visit www.politicalgraphics.org.
The Center for the Study of Political Graphicsis an educational and research archive that collects, preserves and exhibits graphics of social change. With more than 70,000 political posters, CSPG has the largest collection of post World War II human rights and protest posters in the U.S. Through traveling exhibitions, workshops and publications, CSPG is reclaiming the power of art to educate. For more, visit www.politicalgraphics.org.
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