Artists Respond to Trump Presidency with Satirical and Political Works
A collection of artworks reflecting on Donald Trump's presidency highlights artists' political critique and satire. Among them is Stephen Manka's 'Scrotus,' crafted from vintage metal vibrators from 2020, which nods to both the President and Cleveland's 1960s adult film scene. Marilyn Minter's video 'My Vote' showcases Amber Heard alongside the message 'My Body My Mind My Rights,' focusing on abortion rights in light of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court appointment. Constance Hockaday's project, 'Artists-In-Presidents: Fireside Chats for 2020,' involves 50 artists recording presidential speeches from September 18 to November 13, culminating in a publication and performances. The Trump Statue Initiative features temporary golden monuments highlighting controversial moments from his presidency, while the 'Remember What They Did' campaign includes billboards by Shepard Fairey, Swoon, and Antonio 'Shades' Agee.
Key facts
- Stephen Manka's 'Scrotus' uses 2020 vintage metal vibrators to depict Trump.
- Marilyn Minter's 'My Vote' features Amber Heard and addresses abortion rights.
- Constance Hockaday's project involves 50 artists recording presidential speeches.
- The Trump Statue Initiative creates temporary golden monuments in US cities.
- Chris Santa Maria's collage is on view at Jim Kempner Fine Art in New York.
- Shepard Fairey contributed to the 'Remember What They Did' billboard campaign.
- The projects span from September 18 to November 13, 2020.
- Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination is referenced in Minter's video.
Entities
Artists
- Stephen Manka
- Marilyn Minter
- Constance Hockaday
- Chris Santa Maria
- Shepard Fairey
- Swoon
- Antonio 'Shades' Agee
- Amber Heard
- Reuben Sturman
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Amy Coney Barrett
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Institutions
- Downtown for Democracy
- Jim Kempner Fine Art
- Fox News
- Artribune
Locations
- Cleveland
- New York
- San Francisco
- United States