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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America Is Killing Itself

America Is Killing Itself America Is Killing Itself

In the US there are more civilian-owned firearms than people (an estimated 120.5 guns per 100 residents).

Aug 12, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Toni Morrison Bookshelf

Toni Morrison Bookshelf Toni Morrison Bookshelf

Drawing a legend. In 2014 The Nation asked me to draw a piece to present to Toni Morrison at a tribute to her at the annual dinner. Ms. Morrison, I was led to understand, did no...

Aug 10, 2019 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

USA Homegrown Terrorism

USA Homegrown Terrorism USA Homegrown Terrorism

No other country makes buying assault weapons so easy.

Aug 9, 2019 / OppArt / Edel Rodriguez

Endangering America for the Gun Lobby

Endangering America for the Gun Lobby Endangering America for the Gun Lobby

Terrorism is mounting, yet the GOP blocks sensible gun restrictions.

Aug 8, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Loaded Situation

Loaded Situation Loaded Situation

Trump's rhetoric encourages mass murderers.

Aug 7, 2019 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

America Under Siege

America Under Siege America Under Siege

Mass shootings continue, so does government inaction.

Aug 6, 2019 / OppArt / Dario Castillejos

Hair and Balanced

Hair and Balanced Hair and Balanced

Trump and Johnson.

Aug 5, 2019 / OppArt / Melinda Beck

A Burger, With a Side of Drought

A Burger, With a Side of Drought A Burger, With a Side of Drought

Billboard, Sacramento, CA.

Aug 2, 2019 / OppArt / Karen Fiorito

He IS a Racist, and He Plays One on TV

He IS a Racist, and He Plays One on TV He IS a Racist, and He Plays One on TV

Detourned subway ad, photographed in New York City, 2019.

Aug 1, 2019 / OppArt / Karen Green

The Trauma of Family Separations Is Irreparable

The Trauma of Family Separations Is Irreparable The Trauma of Family Separations Is Irreparable

US detention centers are institutional cruelty.

Jul 31, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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