Pledges of Allegiance

Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance
in front of Spooner Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Pledges of Allegiance is a serialized commission of sixteen flags, each created by an acclaimed artist. Each flag points to an issue the artist is passionate about, a cause they believe is worth fighting for, and speaks to how we might move forward collectively. Conceived in response to the current political climate, Pledges of Allegiance aims to inspire a sense of community among cultural institutions, and begin articulating the urgent response our political moment demands.

Partners include:
The Spencer Museum of Art
The Commons
Lawrence Public Library

Exhibition images

Works of art

Pedro Reyes (born 1972), Hands on with a Vision
Pedro Reyes (born 1972)
2017
Alex Da Corte (born 1980), Friends (For Ree)
Alex Da Corte (born 1980)
2017
Jeremy Deller (born 1966), Don't Worry Be Angry
Jeremy Deller (born 1966)
2017
LaToya Ruby Frazier (born 1982), Flint, 1,105 Days and Counting Man-Made Water Crisis
LaToya Ruby Frazier (born 1982)
2017
Josephine Meckseper (born 1964), Untitled (Flag 2)
Josephine Meckseper (born 1964)
2017
Trevor Paglen (born 1974), Weeping Angel
Trevor Paglen (born 1974)
2017

Events

February 24, 2018
Activity
1:00–2:00PM
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St
July 19, 2018
Screening
6:30–8:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Auditorium, 309
September 13, 2018
Talk
5:30–6:30PM
Spooner Hall, 1340 Jayhawk Blvd

Resources

Documents