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Politics By Design: The Art Of Inspiration
January 2nd - 25 2009
(www.dissidentdisplay.com/gallery)
416 H St. NE | 202-332-3346
Politics By Design: The Art Of Inspiration
This poster exhibition reflects on America's 2008 Presidential Election in anticipation of a historic inauguration. The graphically designed posters have been gathered electronically, and aptly examine the impact of technology - specifically that of the internet and its affect on the election. Graphic designers and illustrators from all across America submitted various designs. What emerges from the compilation of these selected works is a new genre within the Obama iconographic machine, one with such striking dynamism it could only be achieved through technology. Politics By Design seeks to present these works of inspiration in a gallery context with the hopes of conjuring new dialogue in a new era.
Four Perspectives: Washington's Election Night Celebration - Caught on Camera
Amidst the flurry of celebration, per the announcement of Barack Obama's victory as America's 44th President, some amazing and heartfelt moments were captured as enduring still images. We invited four local photographers to present images from their experience on the night of November 4, 2008. Areas of activity such as, Adams Morgan, U Street. NW and the White House (16th Street, NW) were captured as a rainy and joyous celebration of all races and ages alike. The ramifications of the newly elected president are just beginning to sink in to the consciousness of Washington's residents. Images by Steven Cummings, Maria Izaurralde, Violetta Manavis and Jati Lindsay give us the viewer a small glimpse into what that night truly meant! This presentation will be in conjunction with the poster art exhibition.
Fri. Jan 2, 2009
Exhibition Opening Reception 7pm-10pm
Tues. Jan 13, 2009
Lecture 7-9pm: Constructing The Iconic Image, Politics and Popular Media
Presenters: Ashley Etienne - Political Strategist & Spokesperson, Obama For VA, + Adrian Loving - Professor of Graphic Design, Marymount University)
Wed. Jan 14, 2009
Lecture 7-9pm: Art, Technology and the Dissemination of Propaganda
Presenters: Billy Colbert - Printmaking Artist / Professor of Art, American University + Ayodamola Okunseinde, Co-Founder / Technology Officer, Dissident Display)
Sun. Jan 25, 2009
Exhibition Closing Brunch 11am-3pm
Seen on SCENE [www.dissidentdisplay.com/scene]
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30 Americans - Chris Hambrick
An interesting conversation about Black art has been started with The Rubell Family Collection’s 30 Americans exhibit in Miami. Until November 28, 2009, the RFC’s converted DEA warehouse is home to a 200 work, 27 gallery discourse on important Black art and artists.
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Panzamania - Dan Merrill
The Hirshhorn museum is currently showing Giuseppe Panza's collection of post war art works. He's one of those major art world people that everyone is supposed to have heard of, but many really have no idea who he is.
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Role Models Speak Out - Ayodamola Okunseinde
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is known for their expert presentation on modern and contemporary works by women. Currently on display is Role Models: Feminine Identity in Contemporary American Photography.
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Fairey "Hearts" Obama - Eric Brewer
"Regime Change Starts at Home" was the latest exhibit at the Irvine Contemporary Gallery. The exhibit included the work of Shepard Fairey, Paul Miller and All Farrow. Fairey discusses his feelings on war, religion and the politics of change.
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Pay Purview - Eric Brewer
Holly Bass gives people something to talk about with her last performance at Dissident Display Gallery. It's strange. It's purposeful. It's got bounce! |
Dissident Display in DC Modern Luxury Magazine
Dissident Display is featured in the Arts & Power issue of Modern Luxury (Dec 08 issue). Be sure to pick up a copy... then turn to page 103
http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=WASH
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