Seattle Art Fair: Where Do We Go from Here? A Conversation with Josué Rivas and Elisheba Johnson, Moderated by Michelle Woo!

 

Where Do We Go from Here? A Conversation with Josué Rivas and Elisheba Johnson, Moderated by Michelle Woo Saturday, July 27, 2-3 PM Seattle Art Fair Held in conjunction with Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES and presented at Seattle Art Fair at Lumen Field, this Henry program brings together the voices of artists Josué Rivas and Elisheba Johnson, moderated by Michelle Woo of For Freedoms. Together, these dynamic speakers will delve into the pressing issues inherent in the question, “Where do we go from here?” connecting art, civic engagement, and community in the United States today. This program is free. Tickets to Seattle Art Fair are required and are available here.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Josué Rivas is an Indigenous Futurist and multi-disciplinary storyteller who challenges mainstream narratives about Indigenous peoples. His work connects art, technology, journalism, and decolonization, aiming to co-create with communities and serve as a vehicle for collective healing. Elisheba Johnson, co-founder and curator of Wa Na Wari, drives cultural place-making through her conceptual art. Influenced by the Fluxus movement, she emphasizes accessibility and art’s role in civic life. Johnson’s work fosters equity and engagement within communities.  Michelle Woo is a co-founder of For Freedoms with Hank Willis Thomas, Eric Gottesman, and Wyatt Gallery, is an artist-led organization that centers art as a catalyst for creative civic engagement, discourse, and direct action.

NOW ON VIEW

Martine Gutierrez: Monsen Photography Lecture Through July 28, 2024 Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation Through Aug 4, 2024 Raúl de Nieves: A window to the see, a spirit star chiming in the wind of wonder… Through Sept 1, 2024 Exterior Mural- Christine Sun Kim: Ghost(ed) Notes Through June 2025 Henry OffSite - Chloë Bass: Soft Services Through Aug 2026 Light Reign: James Turrell Skyspace Ongoing

Images:  Hank Willis Thomas (U.S., b. 1976). Justice (red), 2021. Mixed media, including U.S. flags. Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer. Photo: Aaron Wessling Photography.  Hank Willis Thomas (U.S., b. 1976). Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES - From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Installation Image. Photo: Robert Wade.

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