American Icons: Graphics of Patriotism & Dissent
Posted April 2, 2011 by jmacphee in Events
American Icons: Graphics of Patriotism & Dissent
April 1 - 16, 2011
Otis College of Art & Design
Ben Maltz Gallery
(310) 665-6905 ยท galleryinfo@otis.edu
American Icons presents 75+ posters that riff on classic American icons including the flag, eagle, dollar sign, Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam-in order to confront contemporary political and social issues. This project is a partnership with the Center for the Study of Political Graphics and Otis' Integrated Learning seminar "Designing the Political" led by Guy Bennett, Kerri Steinberg and Carol A. Wells.
Events:
April 2, 2011, 3pm
Exhibition Tour with CSPG Executive Director and
Curator, Carol A. Wells and Otis Students
April 9, 2011, 3 - 5pm
Panel Discussion with poster artist John Carr & Alma Lopez, Carol A. Wells and
Presentations by: Youth Justice Coalition and Otis Students
April 16, 2011, 2:30 pm
Exhibition Tour with CSPG Executive Director and Curator, Carol A. Wells and Otis Students
April 16
4pm-6pm
Closing reception
Saturday Programs are free & open to the public
image: Uncle George Wants You, Stephen Kroninger, Progessive Magazine, 1991, Offset,
Madison, Wisconsin.
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