OppArt

At this dangerous moment in history, our actions will determine our very survival. As artists, we use our pens, our pencils, our brushes, and our ideas to cast a light on darkness and combat the forces that are driving us towards a precipice. Curated by Andrea Arroyo, Steve Brodner, and Peter Kuper, OppArt features artistic dispatches from the front lines of resistance—check back each day as a diverse set of artists take aim and draw.

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Kenosha: Seven Bullets

Kenosha: Seven Bullets Kenosha: Seven Bullets

Jacob Blake shot in the back by police, willfully deaf to the BLM movement.

Sep 14, 2020 / OppArt / Tom Arie Donch

59 Days Until the Election

59 Days Until the Election 59 Days Until the Election

There’s a monster under America’s bed.

Sep 12, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes, Rob Rogers, and Bill Bramhall

Endless Summer

Endless Summer Endless Summer

Covid spreads and violence escalates under Trump’s leadership.

Sep 11, 2020 / OppArt / Emily Waters

Stuffed

Stuffed Stuffed

The NBA and police violence.

Sep 10, 2020 / OppArt / André Carrilho

Whale of a History

Whale of a History Whale of a History

An artist’s 51-foot-long scratchboard installation examines American capitalism.

Sep 9, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances

First Responders

First Responders First Responders

We’re in it together, but the pandemic keeps impacting Black and brown communities disproportionately.

Sep 8, 2020 / OppArt / Robin Holder

Healing Blanket Project

Healing Blanket Project Healing Blanket Project

Penn Kemp (Canada), Monika Machon (UK), Lena Bartula (MX/USA), Paola Albert (MX), Judi Ross (MX/USA), Donnis Doyle (MX/USA)

Sep 7, 2020 / OppArt / Marietta Bernstorff

66 Days Until the Election

66 Days Until the Election 66 Days Until the Election

Time to end this liar in chief.

Sep 5, 2020 / OppArt / Edel Rodriguez

Chain Gang

Chain Gang Chain Gang

Missing links.

Sep 4, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Harlem

Harlem Harlem

Black Lives Matter, NYC 2020.

Sep 3, 2020 / OppArt / Cathleen Campbell

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