The Ripple Effect: Currents of Socially Engaged Art

The Art Museum of the America featured a collaborative, participatory and social practice-based projects by artists from Latin America and the United States. The Ripple Effect: Currents of Socially Engaged Art positioned artists as architects of change building creative entry points into conversations on broad themes such as environmentalism, social justice, and immigration, while providing poetic and often concrete solutions. Included artists will explore such pressing issues as the environmental blight of illegal dumping, the social stratification of Washington, DC and the ongoing struggle against violence in Mexico.

Works in the exhibition included transient and temporary urban actions, humorous and subversive social experimentations, and collaborative pedagogy. Each work related to a specific community, geographic location, or social issue, but also reflected the growing interest among contemporary artists in working outside of the studio, engaging with members of diverse communities, and prioritizing the creation of dialogue as an integral part of their practice. While they may focus on specific issues and localized projects, these artists’ work represents vibrant and compelling trends in contemporary art.

Palas por Pistolas Peace Tree Planting Ceremony | Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dream Kites Discussion | Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at 6pm

Write Home Soon Workshop | Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 10:30am | Corcoran Gallery of Art