VIVA LA REVOLUCION: A DIALOGUE WITH THE URBAN LANDSCAPE
Jul 18, 2010–Jan 02, 2011 at MCASD Downtown, Jacobs Building

For the first time in history, the majority of the world’s population lives in urban communities. The urban setting and its corresponding lifestyle are major sources of inspiration in contemporary culture. This is an historic revolution in visual culture, in which the codes and icons of the everyday—found on the streets in graffiti, signage, waste, tattoos, advertising, and graphic design—have been appropriated and used as an integral part of contemporary art-making. The urban landscape inspires and serves as both a platform for innovation and a vehicle for expression for many artists. The city itself, its buildings, vehicles, people, and advertisements, are not only the surface where the art is applied. The city fuels the practice.

A multifaceted exhibition that explores the dialogue between artists and the urban landscape, Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape features works both in the Museum’s galleries as well as at public sites throughout downtown San Diego.

The exhibition includes a diverse range of 20 artists from 8 countries that are linked together by how their work addresses urban issues including -- Banksy (U.K.), Dr. Lakra (Mexico), Dzine (U.S.), FAILE (U.S.), Shepard Fairey (U.S.), JR (France), Barry McGee (U.S.), Ryan McGinness (U.S.), Os Gemeos (Brazil), Swoon (U.S.)

Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape is curated by guest curator Pedro Alonzo and MCASD Associate Curator Lucía Sanromán.
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Image: Study for proposed sculpture assisted and realized by the Busan Biennale committee.
Resin, plaster, foam, fiberglass, automotive paint, speakers, audio
7th Busan Biennale
11 Sept. - 20 Nov. 2010

Busan Biennale