Just got word that my friend Justin will be DJing at a political poster show opening this Friday night. Sounds interesting, and it’s free. The show runs this weekend only, September 24th - 26th.
Here’s more info:
Opening Reception Friday, September 24, 2004 @ 7:00pm
Refreshments & Tank Goodness Cookies
DJs: Justin Martinez and Ben Pagel
Location: Frank Stone Gallery
1224 Second Street N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413Utilizing the politically potent medium of the poster, the second Poster Offensive is an opportunity for artists to take action and use their voice and talents to make a statement during a very critical time in not only American history, but also world history. This event is an independent, nonpartisan show, featuring contemporary interpretations of political dissent. Participants were enlisted from the creative autonomy of Minnesota’s ever vibrant design landscape.
Participants include: Aesthetic Apparatus, Todd Bartz, Anchalee Chambundabongse, Mike Cina, Gerry D’Amour, Hilary Davis, The Decoder Ring Design Concern, Chank Diesel, Andrea Floren, Chad Hagen, Robb Harskamp, Amy Jo Hendrickson, Steve Jockisch, Haley Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Katie Kirk, Matt Larson, Justin Martinez, Patrick Maun, Kelly Munson, John Neerland, Sarah Nelson, Ben Pagel, Aaron Pollock, John Reichel, Jarrod Riddle, Nate Strandberg, Jason Strong, Adam Turman, Sharon Werner, & Jack Wilcox.
An archive of the first Poster Offensive show is available here (sample below).