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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Insurrection

Insurrection Insurrection

Democracy under threat.

Jan 19, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Political Butchers

Political Butchers Political Butchers

Putin’s bloody reign.

Jan 18, 2023 / OppArt / Sue Coe

Frederick Douglass 1818–1895

Frederick Douglass 1818–1895 Frederick Douglass 1818–1895

An American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement.

Jan 17, 2023 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dream rooted in action.

Jan 16, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Biggest Carbon Footprint

Biggest Carbon Footprint Biggest Carbon Footprint

Corporations shirking responsibility.

Jan 13, 2023 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Resistance

Resistance Resistance

Civil-resistance movements grow around the world.

Jan 12, 2023 / OppArt / Christy Arbogast

Taking to the Streets

Taking to the Streets Taking to the Streets

Iran Revolution Rally, organized by the Iranian diaspora in New York, the women’s movement of Iran, and Women Life Freedom, NYC.

Jan 11, 2023 / OppArt

Merchants of Death

Merchants of Death Merchants of Death

GOP toll.

Jan 10, 2023 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action

Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action

Spent bullets.

Jan 9, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Public Art, Community Hope

Public Art, Community Hope Public Art, Community Hope

400 sq ft mural, on view at Taft Houses, 5th Ave, and 112th St, NYC. Commissioned by Artbridge.

Jan 6, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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