Dreamers video installation lights up New York streets on September 10
A video installation named Dreamers will illuminate New York City on September 10, 2021, at 9 PM, showcasing the work of 40 artists from various backgrounds. This project, envisioned by Laura Mega and curated in collaboration with Maurita Cardone, honors immigrant communities and aligns with ongoing U.S. legislative efforts regarding the American Dream and Promise Act, which seeks to grant citizenship to undocumented youth referred to as Dreamers. President Biden has called on Congress to advance this legislation. Featured artists include Nicky Nodjoumi, Regina José Galindo, Ron Haviv, Ganzeer, Millo, Billie Allen, Hong Chun Zhang, Nunnapat 'Spencer' Ratanavanh, The Locker Room collective, and Italian artists Angelica Bergamini and Gianluca Bianchino, among others.
Key facts
- Dreamers video installation will be projected on September 10, 2021 at 9 PM in New York City streets.
- 40 artists from diverse backgrounds are participating.
- The installation was conceived by artist Laura Mega, co-founder of LAZZARO_art doesn't sleep.
- Curated by Maurita Cardone and produced by Chiara Mannarino.
- The installation supports the American Dream and Promise Act, which would grant citizenship to Dreamers.
- President Biden has urged Congress to pass the act.
- Participating artists include Nicky Nodjoumi, Regina José Galindo, Ron Haviv, Ganzeer, Millo, Billie Allen, Hong Chun Zhang, Nunnapat 'Spencer' Ratanavanh, and The Locker Room.
- Italian artists include Angelica Bergamini, Gianluca Bianchino, Arianna Carossa, Luigi Cazzaniga, Aurora Destro, Simone Fugazzotto, Marina Sagona, Sibomana, Federica Vairani, and Renato Zacchia.
Entities
Artists
- Laura Mega
- Maurita Cardone
- Chiara Mannarino
- Nicky Nodjoumi
- Regina José Galindo
- Ron Haviv
- Ganzeer
- Millo
- Billie Allen
- Hong Chun Zhang
- Nunnapat 'Spencer' Ratanavanh
- The Locker Room
- Angelica Bergamini
- Gianluca Bianchino
- Arianna Carossa
- Luigi Cazzaniga
- Aurora Destro
- Simone Fugazzotto
- Marina Sagona
- Sibomana
- Federica Vairani
- Renato Zacchia
- Giorgia Basili
Institutions
- LAZZARO_art doesn't sleep
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Brooklyn
- Iran
- Guatemala
- Egypt
- Italy
- Roma