Jonathan Allen's Gaza Posters Interrupt Whitney Commute

Scenic painter and activist Jonathan Allen installed the latest iteration of his 'Interruptions' series at the Whitney Museum of American Art earlier this month, using posters to highlight atrocities in Gaza. Allen, who works as a scenic painter for film and television, created the series to disrupt everyday routines and online feeds with urgent political messages. The posters appeared on the museum's exterior and in surrounding areas, drawing attention to the ongoing conflict. Allen stated, 'I want to interrupt your commute, your online feed, your scroll.' The project continues his practice of blending art and activism, using public space to provoke reflection on global crises.