Presented in concert with fall Honors Colloquium, Democracy in Peril, in Lippitt Hall
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| Educator Deanna Camputaro creates work centered on multicultural understanding and respect and the rights of people of color. She will exhibit work in the ‘Politics of Personality’ fall art exhibit in Lippitt Hall, Oct. 1 through Dec. 12. |
Twenty visual artists are coming to Kingston to present work on a timely theme, and depict a provocative topic this presidential election season — with a compelling art exhibit on ‘The Politics of Personality,’ Oct. 1 through Dec. 12 at the University of Rhode Island.
The exhibit opens on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Lippitt Hall, with an opening
reception Thursday, Oct. 17, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The exhibit is sponsored by URI’s Department of Art and Art
History in conjunction with the Honors Program’s fall Colloquium, ‘Democracy in Peril,’ which brings notable
speakers to campus on Tuesday nights this fall, including recent speakers: Zach
Beauchamp of Vox and author Daniel Ziblatt (How Democracies Die).
“How does politics impact individuals?” says show coordinator Steven Pennell. “This exhibit will explore the hype and the reality of politics today.”
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| Cuban-born artist Raphael Díaz comes to URI with an international reputation and is passionate about issues of immigration reform and women’s rights. The opening reception for the fall art exhibit is Thursday, Oct. 17. |
The Politics of Personality exhibit will share the
perspectives of 20 artists developed in response to the show’s theme, examining
the politics of personality encountered in today’s political landscape. The
project will include thoughtful conversations inspired by the artists’
perspectives on a range of issues — from classism and corruption to racism and
women’s rights.
Exhibiting artists include alumni Raphael Díaz and Zoey
Stites with Deanna Camputaro, Ted DeLucia, Melanie Ducharme, Ana Flores, Susan
Fossati, Susan Garland, Ricky Gagnon, Lois Harada, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Don
Mays, Jordan Seaberry, Gershon Stark, Joel Rosario-Tapia, Anthony Tomaselli,
Mark Wholey and Joy Williams.
The exhibit is free and open to the public and viewable
Monday through Friday, including before the colloquium’s Tuesday night
lectures.
The Hera Gallery, in nearby Wakefield, is also
gathering thoughts on democracy from attendees at each week’s colloquium
lecture for an upcoming exhibition on ‘Democracy Under Siege,’ which opens Oct.
12.
The Politics of Personality exhibit is located on the
third and fourth floor lobbies of Lippitt Hall at URI, with elevator access;
see here for visitor parking
information. Contact 401-286-4620 or spennell@uri.edu for more information.