yesterday afternoon, just bumpin along, i saw something astonishing. art. the iraqi american reconciliation project is sponsoring an exhibit at the tarnish and gold gallery (northeast minneapolis) called THE ART OF CONFLICT. it is iraqi and american art in dialogue. it includes work by american war veterens, and a former personal artist of sadaam hussein among others. in one work local artist monica haller compiles the photographs of a nurse at abu ghraib prison into a book called riley and his story. the book includes photographs and captions and is absolutely stunning. even if you feel helpless or apathetic about the war, even if your summer calendar is busting at the seams, even if you’re tired in your second trimester, i wholeheartedly encourage you to go, because you know what? its a bright spot. its hopeful. it’s massive heart reveals the pulse of humanity underneath our dehumanizing wars. gallery is open 3-8pm thru august 28.
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