Martin Roth's Lavender Field in NYC Fed by Trump's Tweets
Martin Roth has unveiled a lavender field installation at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York, which critiques Donald Trump's environmental policies and social media presence. The installation features 200 lavender bulbs planted in 200 kg of soil, illuminated by fluorescent lights against a backdrop of green wallpaper. This exhibition runs from May 4 to June 21, 2017. Additionally, Ai Weiwei announced a migrant-themed exhibition in New York set for October 2018, highlighting the "No ban, no wall" campaign that saw widespread involvement from artists opposing Trump's agenda.
Key facts
- Martin Roth created a lavender field at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York.
- The installation is powered by the popularity of Donald Trump's tweets.
- 200 lavender bulbs were planted in 200 kg of soil.
- Fluorescent lights replace sunlight, and green wallpaper forms the backdrop.
- The work runs from May 4 to June 21, 2017.
- It critiques Trump's environmental stance and social media style.
- Ai Weiwei announced a migrant-themed exhibition in New York for October 2018.
- The 'No ban, no wall' campaign involved hundreds of artists in anti-Trump drawings.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Roth
- Ai Weiwei
Institutions
- Austrian Cultural Forum New York
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Manhattan
- Graz
- Austria
- 11 East 52nd Street, New York
- Paris