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EXHIBIT: ART IN A SEASON OF REVOLUTION
David Menchell writes: "On exhibit at ArtsWestchester in White Plains, NY is contemporary artwork by a number of artists expressing their views of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Aside from graphic art, there are over 30 medallic pieces done by a number of prominent sculptor-engravers, including Eugene Daub, Jim Licaretz, Mashiko, Jeanne Sollman-Stevens and many others. "I attended the opening reception on May 16th and had the opportunity to speak to several of the artists. I have loaned them four medals dealing with topics relating to the Revolutionary War to be displayed with the contemporary medals. The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays until the end of July, when it will be moved to the historic Philipse Manor on the Hudson for two months. " Here's a description from the ArtsWestchester website. -Editor Art in a Season of Revolution is a call to action that invites artists to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 1776, 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress signed this handwritten document, boldly committing to the colonies' separation from Great Britain. Throughout the two and a half centuries since, citizens of the United States have constructed a unique national identity and a set of core values shaped by their rich diversity and complex political history. During this period, artists have sought to depict the layered and often complicated American experience. American art movements like the Hudson River School, Abstract Expressionism and Modern Graffiti have continually pushed boundaries and challenged the dominant narratives of what art can depict, and whose stories it can tell. Building on this tradition, Art in a Season of Revolution asks our local creative communities to respond to the evolution of the American promise. Through fresh perspectives and diverse voices, the exhibition offers a compelling exploration of the nation's past, present and future. Great idea! I'd be curious to see this. Readers - let me know if any of you are able to visit. Here are several photos David provided. Thank you! -Editor 
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