It’s not just black and white will create a framework to consider Arizona’s criminal justice system and contemporary practices of punishment and discipline. Social Studies challenges the traditional exhibition format by opening with an empty gallery and an artist in residence who considers social interaction a crucial part of their work. Visitors are invited into the gallery to observe, question and participate with the artist. Through public/private partnerships with multiple ASU departments, schools and community organizations, the project brings Museum visitors into the process, invites extensive collaboration with community and university students, and greatly enhances the Museum’s role as a vital gathering place.
This exhibition is supported by a grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
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