After yesterday’s riots in our nation’s Capital, our minds return to Ed Ruscha’s paintin
After yesterday’s riots in our nation’s Capital, our minds return to Ed Ruscha’s painting OUR FLAG, a powerful reflection on the precarious nature of our democracy. On view during last fall’s election season, the feelings of fragility and uncertainty evoked in Ruscha’s work were sadly reinforced by yesterday’s efforts to overthrow and undermine the basic principles of our democracy—a peaceful transfer of power. As many of us continue to unpack what occurred, we remind ourselves of the importance to rest and reflect in community during tonight’s Art & Empathy: Community Care Through Art. This ongoing program centers our commitment to strengthening dialogue across differences, and providing a platform for individual and collective healing. Though reservations for tonight’s session are closed, we hope you can join us for future Art & Empathy sessions, as well as other upcoming events that bring us together to learn and reflect on important issues facing our society today, such as our Virtual Teacher Workshop: MLK Day of Action on January 18.Ed Ruscha (American, born 1937). OUR FLAG, 2017. Acrylic on canvas. 72 x 138 inches. 182.9 x 350.5 cm. © Ed Ruscha. Courtesy of the artist and Gagosian. -- source link
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