This is an exhibition of diverse works exploring the confluence of art, access to resources, human rights, political ecology and environmental justice. It will examine the spirit of a historic quote by Peter Cooper: “Education should be Free as Air and Water.” Recognizing the difference between then (1859) and now (2009), the privatization of air, water and land has significantly impacted the environment and has created many challenges for citizens and subjects. Free as Air and Water will pose questions about our contemporary moment, linking a broad set of issues such a political ecology and the role of art in relation to the environment.
Artists participating include: Allora & Calzadilla, Amy Balkin, Robert Bordo, Bruce High Quality, Ross Cisneros, Amy Franceschini and Free Soil, Andrea Geyer, Hans Haacke, Paul Ramirez Jonas, Runo Lagomarsino, Marjetica Potrč, Temporary Services, Oscar Tuazon, and Lidwien Van de Ven, among others.
In connection with the exhibition, there will be a panel discussions: "Free as Air and Water Symposium I: Artistic responses to Self-Sustainability and Climate Change" that will take place from 5-7pm. The symposium will take place at 7 E. 7th St., 2nd floor.
New York City, NY; NYC