Cancel This Show!

Curators: Olga Kopenkina/ Gregory Sholette

Exhibition

From November 21- TBA. Duration: approx. one month.

At a time when journalists and comedians face "cancellation" for opposing MAGA culture and rising ultra-nationalism, where are the artists? "Cancel This Show!" addresses this absence by gathering works that critically examine xenophobia, urban militarization, and attacks on democratic institutions. Drawing inspiration from historic activist exhibitions—from 1967's Angry Arts Week to Artists Call Against US Intervention—this pop-up challenges contemporary artists to reclaim their role as social critics. Through sharp commentary, humor, and parody, participating works will visualize current injustices while fostering dialogue about art's responsibility in times of political crisis. The exhibition will utilize social media outreach and collaborate with progressive legal advisors to ensure maximum impact and protection for participating artists.

Historical Context

Building on the legacy of:

• 1967 Collage of Indignation/Angry Arts Week (Vietnam War)

• 1966 Peace Tower, Los Angeles

• 1984 Artists Call Against US Intervention in Central America

• 1975 Anti-Catalog publication

• Art Against Apartheid movement

• International Art Exhibition in Solidarity with Palestine (1970s)

Artists list: TBA.