Artivism: Italy and Social Justice
This exhibition explores a selection of works by Italian artists who, in the period between the late 1950s and the 1970s, have effectively used different media to engage in the mass struggles affecting the country. Grounded in the spirit of resistance and denouncement, these artists have embodied an urgent yearning for radical change. Social justice issues, by nature interrelated, interdependent and indivisible, are here displayed according to different artistic media. The selected artists are often working with different media and actively engaging with different issues, such as gender and equality, labor rights, acknowledgement of the class struggle, economic disparity, animal rights, and education reform.
Visit online: https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhibits/artivism-italy-and-social-justice/
Envisioning Earth: Nature and Ecology in the Western World
Co-curated with Pierce Gradone
In celebration of Earth Day, this exhibit examines the ways in which composers, writers, and cartographers have imagined, interpreted, and described the planet, all highly conscious about environmental issues and the importance of preserving the balance of nature. A key element that connects all the artists is the concern towards preservation and the importance of sustaining and maintaining a livable and verdant world.
It is therefore our duty today to reflect upon their advices, their insights, while also becoming aware of the harsh reality facing our planet and the devastating environmental damage caused to Earth by humans. Take action.
Visit online: https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhibits/envisioning-earth/
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