OppArt

At this dangerous moment in history, our actions will determine our very survival. As artists, we use our pens, our pencils, our brushes, and our ideas to cast a light on darkness and combat the forces that are driving us towards a precipice. Curated by Andrea Arroyo, Steve Brodner, and Peter Kuper, OppArt features artistic dispatches from the front lines of resistance—check back each day as a diverse set of artists take aim and draw.

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Art in Action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art in Action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Art in Action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sculptures created to bring awareness about the need for water protection and the explosive crude fracked oil brought by rail through the center of the city.

Apr 12, 2018 / OppArt / Susan Simensky Bietila

Cat and Mouse

Cat and Mouse Cat and Mouse

Going around in dangerous circles.

Apr 11, 2018 / OppArt / Dario Castillejos

Swamped

Swamped Swamped

When will this sinking ship hit bottom?

Apr 10, 2018 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz

March for Our Lives

March for Our Lives March for Our Lives

People take to the streets demanding sane gun-control laws.

Apr 9, 2018 / OppArt / Andrew Courtney

Bellicose Bolton

Bellicose Bolton Bellicose Bolton

Springtime for Bolton.

Apr 6, 2018 / OppArt / Don Hammond

The Last Straw

The Last Straw The Last Straw

Plastic planet sealing its fate.

Apr 5, 2018 / OppArt / Zoe Matthiessen

Going Nuclear?

Going Nuclear? Going Nuclear?

Will these atomic leaders meet?

Apr 4, 2018 / OppArt / Thomas Kerr

Tired of Winning

Tired of Winning Tired of Winning

James Montgomery Flagg’s classic poster revisited.

Apr 3, 2018 / OppArt / The Nation

Wheel of Misfortune

Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune

Stop playing with children’s lives.

Apr 2, 2018 / OppArt / Melanie Oliva

Shox News

Shox News Shox News

In the era of “fake news,” reporting the truth is a revolutionary act.

Mar 30, 2018 / OppArt / Karen Fiorito

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