Art of Politics

Art of Politics explored how a diverse array of artists throughout recent American history have used images to raise awareness about sociopolitical concerns, generate discourse, and even spark action. Unrestrained by specific style or medium, the works in this exhibition examined a variety of issues, uncovering complex intersections between art and political engagement. Included were Dan Budnik’s documentary photographs of 1960s civil rights protests; an Ester Hernández silkscreen laying bare complexities of social identity; a starkly existential woodblock print by Leonard Baskin; and Patrick Nagatani’s poignant takedown of the madness of nuclear weapons, among many other works.

"The variety of identities, places, and cultures included in the show will demonstrate the similarities and connections between seemingly separate struggles," said Ben Maseman, who curated the show and was also a senior at Amy Biehl High School.

This exhibition contained challenging content.