KEEP HOPE ALIVE ALIVE
In this public art project, free “campaign” buttons are given out to pedestrians. They feature vintage designs from past Black presidential candidates, altered to remove the candidate's name and image. With only slogans and graphics remaining, these buttons conflate history with the present to become ruminations on race, gender, idealism, and cynicism. Along with the button, each recipient also receives a flyer detailing the erased information. Below is the flyer information for each button. Click on the candidate's name to learn more about their campaign.
In this public art project, free “campaign” buttons are given out to pedestrians. They feature vintage designs from past Black presidential candidates, altered to remove the candidate's name and image. With only slogans and graphics remaining, these buttons conflate history with the present to become ruminations on race, gender, idealism, and cynicism. Along with the button, each recipient also receives a flyer detailing the erased information. Below is the flyer information for each button. Click on the candidate's name to learn more about their campaign.
Originating in 2008, just prior to Barack Obama's nomination as the Democratic candidate, this project is being revisited during the 2012 campaign. View the original project
Part of the 8th annual Art in Odd Places Festival
Guest Lead Curated by
Edwin Ramoran. Joined by Guest Curators: Raquel de Anda, Christine Licata,
Salley May, Shaun Wright; & Curatorial Assistant John Wenrich.
Festival Producer, Sarah Brozna
Founder/Director, Ed Woodham artinoddplaces.org
Festival Producer, Sarah Brozna
Founder/Director, Ed Woodham artinoddplaces.org
