The past year has been one of political turmoil and conflict. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, the presidential election, the Black Lives Matter protests and the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, political tension has been high, as well as feelings of uncertainty about the future of the country.
And while the country may be extremely divided over some o f the nation’s most pressing issues, the events of 2020 have brought many people closer together. More than ever, people are participating in social and political activism through speaking out against injustices, advocating for the rights of minority populations and finding communities of like minded people who have similar aspirations for the United States.
MoCA Westport, highlighted some of the country’s most relevant issues through its new exhibit “World Peace.” The exhibit shines a spotlight on some of the most controversial topics Americans are facing today as well as a variety of political perspectives coming from a diverse range of artists.
“World Peace” displayed powerful pieces of art that were great conversation starters, specifically conversations about race and cultural appropriation, both being contentious topics. The art was thoughtfully selected and succeeds in confronting the audience with new perspectives and the severity of many modern societal and political issues.
Not only did MoCA Westport bring attention to racial and cultural issues, but the exhibit also embraces artwork that features specific political figures as well as strong messages about political rhetoric. Prominent political leaders such as Donald Trump, Richard Nixon and Rudy Giuliani were all included in different artworks.
Themes about law and order, police brutality, public health, capitalism, war and global warming were additionally emphasized by “World Peace.” The exhibit did a brilliant job of exploring a wide variety of controversial modern-day affairs. The diverse assortment of artists and art styles creates a unique and enlightening experience for anyone who has the opportunity to walk through the exhibit.