C’mon, Can Art Really Change the World?

This event took place on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM UTC.

Artists have an important role to play in activating change. Their work can empower the silenced, challenge the status quo and disturb, but it can also inspire us to envision the kind of world we want to live in. On this panel we’ll hear how some European and American artists are using their creativity to engage with society and encourage civic action. This conversation is inspired by two larger-than-life pieces on display at the EU House (The Native on E. 4th St): a 1.5-ton “LOVE HATE” ambigram sculpture by German artist Mia Florentine Weiss, and a 192 sq. ft. interactive chalkboard wall created by American artist Courtney Applequist. Venue: Native Jason "Timbuktu" Diakité, Shannon Gunn, Philippa Hughes, Mia Florentine Weiss