Culture and Coexistence into the Great Unknown
Artist Salomé Restrepo, as part of the SACO Contemporary Biennial on the coast of the Atacama Desert in Chile, shares her insights on migration, cultural identity, and the role of art in addressing social issues. Through her powerful experiences in Colombia and Chile, Salomé explores how art can serve as a vehicle for dialogue and change, shedding light on the complexities of displacement and human resilience.
Join us in this EcoJustice Radio episode featuring the art of Mark Steven Greenfield, whose work delves into the African American experience, historical stereotypes, and social justice. Discover his two thought-provoking series, HALO and Black Madonna, which re-imagine influential Black figures as saintly icons and challenge the narratives of white supremacy.
Shana Nys Dambrot, art historian and culture writer from Los Angeles, guides us through art movements in history to trace how we got here and where we are headed. We delve into the question of how environmental and climate activism intertwine with artistic expression.