Art for the Future: Artists Call and Central American Solidarities

Artists Call Against US Intervention in Central America was a creative campaign in the early 1980s by a group of artists, writers, and activists in New York City to raise awareness and funds for those disenfranchised by the US government's violent involvement in Latin American nations. The campaign staged over 200 exhibitions, concerts, and other public events in a single year, and Art for the Future illuminates the history of Artists Call with archival pieces and newly commissioned work. Artists include Antena Aire, Benvenuto Chavajay, Leon Golub, Hans Haacke, Fredman Barahona & Christian Dietkus Lord, Sandra Monterroso, Carlos Motta, Claes Oldenburg, Gregory Sholette, and Coosje van Bruggen.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Inventory Press LLC

In the early 1980s, a group of artists, writers, and activists gathered in New York City to form Artists Call Against US Intervention in Central America. This creative campaign aimed to raise awareness about the US government's violent involvement in Latin American nations like Nicaragua and El Salvador. The group organized over 200 exhibitions, concerts, and other public events in a single year, showcasing their artistic talents and raising funds for those affected by political crises.

Art for the Future, a documentary film, delves into the history of Artists Call, featuring archival pieces and newly commissioned artwork that echo the group's message. A diverse range of artists and organizers, including Antena Aire, Benvenuto Chavajay, Leon Golub, Hans Haacke, Fredman Barahona & Christian Dietkus Lord, Sandra Monterroso, Carlos Motta, Claes Oldenburg, Gregory Sholette, and Coosje van Bruggen, examine the group's history and the issues that were as relevant in 1984 as they are today. These issues include decolonization,Indigeneity, collectivity, human rights, and self-determination.

Artists Call Against US Intervention in Central America played a significant role in bringing attention to the plight of those affected by political instability and violence in the region. Through their creative efforts, they helped to raise awareness and funds for those who were marginalized and disenfranchised by these crises. The group's legacy continues to inspire artists and activists today, as they continue to work towards a more just and equitable world.

Weight: 1096g
Dimension: 220 x 256 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781941753392