Movement in our global consciousness has surfaced, and artists are confronting important issues. When pressure builds to the point of implosion, this shift of consciousness is known to occur. Brewing anarchy has always been woven into the fabric of society, and the artist’s voice is on the rise. Race and Revolution, an exhibition curated by Katie Fuller, represents some of those voices.
For years, Katie has been researching racial injustices in our culture, and as an educator she has passed this information on to her students. She began preparing for Race and Revolution in 2015, her efforts culminating in a collective of eight artists from various backgrounds. These artists will share their work with the world, addressing cultural and social injustices in our society. Ann Lewis and Michelle Angela, two of the eight featured artists, are currently exhibiting at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
The artists in this exhibition were chosen for several reasons; they belong to different geographical demographics, they possess varying cultural and ancestral backgrounds, and they were already creating works that explore social and political issues. Race, genocide, historical trauma, disenfranchisement and community are among the subjects these artists address. Katie Fuller
Race and Revolution: exploring human injustices through art will open August 3, 2016 and will remain open through September on Governors Island in New York City.