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ART AND AUTOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS
June 12, 2025
Jabriel LaFrance, Mental Flank, 56 x 93.5 in, 2025
ART AND AUTOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS just opened at Amy Kaslow Gallery and the timing couldn’t be more crucial.
This is a cultural reckoning wrapped in exceptional artistry – examining the rise of authoritarian power across our hemisphere through the unflinching lens of contemporary artists.
Why Amy Kaslow Gallery gets it: Known for elevating artists who command attention and showcasing work that celebrates both natural beauty AND brutal truths, this gallery has become the DMV’s go-to for exhibitions that matter. Their track record of spotlighting social justice through art? Unmatched.
The timing is EVERYTHING. As democratic institutions face unprecedented pressure globally, these artists are documenting, challenging, and resisting through their craft. From the subtle erosion of freedoms to the bold resistance movements fighting back – this exhibition maps the landscape of power in the Americas.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Powerful visual narratives that trace the patterns of autocracy from historical precedents to present-day realities. These aren’t just paintings on walls – they’re urgent conversations about the fragility of democracy and the resilience of the human spirit.
On view thru July 27, 2025.