βThe only way to deal with an un-free world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.β Tonight I felt so proud to work where I do. That however menial a task might seem, it has contributed in some small way to the painful, powerful, beautiful mosaic of struggle and triumph against institutionalized oppression that is housed here on 57th Street. Thereβs never been an exhibition so aptly named as #MovingWalls: Tonight it moved me to re-evaluate so much of how I contribute and how much I deduct from this narrative. To remind myself of my complacency, of my silence, when Iβm faced with problematic attitudes from people I hesitate to challenge and shouldnβt. To reassess friendships in light of this. Iβve clearly got more work to do. Thank you to @opensocietyfoundations, and to the artists you support, @ruddyroye @xyzacruzbacani, @endia_beal, @rahimagambo, @reentrythinktank, @dreadscottart, and @dzalcman for bringing your alarm, your compassion, your reflection - and especially for demanding our attention. And to everyone reading, please run to Open Society Foundations and see their #movingwalls exhibit. Our history has led us to some pretty fucked up times, and I can think of no better place to contemplate how art responds. #opensocietyfoundations #photojournalism #multimedia #visualresistance #reclaimingnarratives #documentaryphotography #photoexhibit #resist
