Athica: Free Press in Free Fall
September 19 - November 08, 2009
Free Press in Free Fall
Curated By Allie Goolrick, Assistant Curator, Amy Chicola
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 7-9pm
“The artwork in Free Press in Free Fall asks how we—as citizens of the digital age— engage responsibly in a dialogue with our press? How do we encourage correct, expansive, or less biased coverage? And when the media fails us, how do we bridge the gap? When faced with an economic crisis, major media outlets are faced with tough choices: Give the public what it needs, or what it wants?
These 13 North American artists employ a variety of media and approaches to address the current state of the American news media and its role in a rapidly changing society. Their artworks encourage viewers to ponder not only recent shifts in the news media industry, but also what role the public plays in news making and how much influence the public has on the news.”
Participating Artists: Wayne Bellamy (Athens, GA), Gary Duehr (Somerville, MA), Melinda Eckley (Jackson, TN), John English (Athens, GA), M. Ho (University Park, MD), Franklynn Peterson (Madison, WI), Marie Porterfield (Athens, GA), Phil Ralston (Atlanta, GA), Kathryn Refi (Athens, GA), Hannah Lamar Simmons (Carrboro, NC), Ed Tant (Athens, GA), Jordan Tate (Calgary, Canada), Michael Thomas Vassallo (Philadelphia, PA)
For more information:
http://athica.org/exhibit.php?ID=38&action=More
Athica (Athens Institute For Contemporary Art)
Chase Street Warehouses, Unit 4
160 Tracy St. (Athens, Georgia 30601)
