Afterall Publishes 'Precarious Solidarities' on Artists for Democracy's Transnational Activism
In 2023, Afterall published a 336-page book titled 'Precarious Solidarities: Artists for Democracy 1974–77.' This work delves into the London-based group Artists for Democracy, established in 1974 to support global liberation efforts both materially and culturally. Notable contributors include Rasheed Araeen, Guy Brett, Virgil Calaguian, and many others. The publication investigates the intersection of the collective's artistic endeavors with political activism and migration across continents such as Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It includes new commissions, archival materials, and insights from members, contextualizing their artistic, social, and historical significance. Associated institutions include Asia Art Archive and Bard College's Center for Curatorial Studies. Distribution is managed by various publishers, and a related piece by Kylie Gilchrist will feature in the June 2024 issue of Art History.
Key facts
- Publication title: Precarious Solidarities: Artists for Democracy 1974–77
- Publisher: Afterall
- Publication year: 2023
- Page count: 336
- Subject: Artists for Democracy collective founded in London in 1974
- Collective's mission: Provide material and cultural support to liberation movements worldwide
- Geographic scope of contributors: Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas
- Associated organizations: Asia Art Archive; Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College; documenta Institut; Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, University of Gothenburg
Entities
Artists
- Rasheed Araeen
- Guy Brett
- Virgil Calaguian
- Wing Chan
- George Clark
- Charles Esche
- Hannah Healey
- Susan Hiller
- Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez
- María José Lemaitre Mujica
- David Medalla
- David Morris
- Annabel Nicolson
- Nii Kwate Owoo
- Cường Minh Bá Phạm
- Vijay Prashad
- Brandon Taylor
- Cecilia Vicuña
- Caroll Yasky
- Conrad Atkinson
- Anne Bean
- Hugh Cave
- Stephen Cripps
- John Dugger
- Rose English
- Charles Hustwick
- Tina Keane
- Roberta Kravitz
- Lynn MacRitchie
- Kathleen McCreery
- Jonathan Miles
- Ife Nii Owoo
- Nick Payne
- Stephen Pusey
- Saleem Arif Quadri
- Steve Sprung
- Sylvia Stevens
- Jun Terra
- Anna Thew
- Giles Thomas
- Kylie Gilchrist
- Paul Burwell
- David Toop
Institutions
- Afterall
- Artists for Democracy
- Asia Art Archive
- Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College
- documenta Institut
- Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, University of Gothenburg
- Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König
- Cornerhouse Publications
- ARTBOOK | D.A.P.
- Art History
- Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- Americas
- Chile
- Gothenburg
- Sweden
Sources
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