Andrea Bowers
An exhibition of work by Andrea Bowers is currently on view in Room 2 of the Pavilions.
The exhibition, which includes more than 40 works, including a broad selection from Glenstone’s collection alongside important loans from the artist, peer institutions, and private collectors, is one of the largest presentations of Bowers’ work to date. Tracing a history of activism that interweaves ecological concerns with the fight for bodily autonomy, the exhibition includes works that reference several generations of intersectional activists.
Bowers’ multidisciplinary practice bridges fine art with direct action. Over nearly three decades she has produced work including video, sculpture, neon, and drawings on paper and cardboard that amplify and archive the work of activists. Bowers embeds herself in allyship with front-line activists, earning trust through collaboration and long-running engagement.
Political Ribbons
On view in the Passage, near the entrance of Room 2, Political Ribbons (Glenstone), greets visitors arriving at Bowers' presentation. The piece engages with numerous activist issues through the use of language: hundreds of satin ribbons printed with phrases including “PLANET BEFORE PROFITS” and “WOMEN BELONG IN ALL PLACES WHERE DECISIONS ARE MADE” stretch from floor to ceiling in this interactive work. Visitors are invited to pull one ribbon from the display to keep.
