Precarious Solidarities Symposium Explores Artists for Democracy Legacies

The online symposium titled 'Precarious Solidarities: Artists for Democracy' took place on 2 February 2023, running from 10:00 to 17:40 UTC. This event was organized by Exhibition Histories, the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College, Asia Art Archive, and the University of Gothenburg, with backing from the Paul Mellon Centre. It focused on the impact of Artists for Democracy (AFD), a group established in London in 1974 by notable figures such as Guy Brett, John Dugger, David Medalla, and Cecilia Vicuña. AFD's contributions included a festival at the Royal College of Art supporting Chile, along with significant projects like Rasheed Araeen's first solo exhibition in 1975 and the 'China Show' in 1976. Featured speakers were Wing Chan, Charles Esche, and Cecilia Vicuña.