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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SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action

SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action negatively impacts diversity and inclusion in higher education around the country.

Jul 19, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Grinder

Grinder Grinder

Meat and greet.

Jul 18, 2023 / OppArt / Adam Zyglis

The Wall

The Wall The Wall

Inhumanity at the US-Mexico border, 2023.

Jul 17, 2023 / OppArt / Laurie Smith

Die Off

Die Off Die Off

Fished out.

Jul 14, 2023 / OppArt / Zoe Matthiessen

Rent Hikes

Rent Hikes Rent Hikes

As rents continue to increase in some cities in the USA, eviction filings jump over 50% above pre-pandemic levels.

Jul 13, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Activist Lives: Angela Davis

Activist Lives: Angela Davis Activist Lives: Angela Davis

Born in 1944, she is an American political activist, philosopher, academic, scholar, and author of more than ten books on class, gender, race, and the U.S. prison system.

Jul 12, 2023 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Read Banned Books!

Read Banned Books! Read Banned Books!

There is a growing number of books bans across the US.

Jul 11, 2023 / OppArt / Judy Polstra

Gun Violence in the USA

Gun Violence in the USA Gun Violence in the USA

Thoughts and prayers are NOT enough, we need action now!

Jul 10, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Protect Our Forests, Protect Our Planet!

Protect Our Forests, Protect Our Planet! Protect Our Forests, Protect Our Planet!

The impact of widespread deforestation includes increased greenhouse gas emissions, drought and soil erosion, and affects human and nonhuman life on the planet.

Jul 7, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

I Want My Own Judge

I Want My Own Judge I Want My Own Judge

OK?

Jul 6, 2023 / OppArt / Ron Hauge

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