US Art World Reacts to Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling

On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating federal abortion rights. The art world responded swiftly with protests, artworks, and fundraising. Barbara Kruger created a piece for the New York Times reading 'If the repeal of Roe shocks you, you haven't been paying attention.' At Frieze New York in May, A.I.R. Gallery had presented 'How To Perform an Abortion,' a map with herbs used for home abortions. In Los Angeles, Elana Mann protested with ceramic rattles bearing messages of dissent. Italian-born, US-based artist Marina Sagona noted the irony that Texas women now cross the border to Mexico, where abortion was legalized less than a year ago. Marilyn Minter shared her video 'My Vote' on Instagram. Jenny Holzer launched an NFT to raise funds for abortion rights, based on a tweet by ACLU's Gillian Branstetter. A.I.R. Gallery issued a statement listing resources. Sargent's Daughters gallery, which had organized a fundraising auction in May, called for donations to abortion funds and voting. Over 160 artists had signed a Planned Parenthood ad in the New York Times in May protesting the anticipated ruling. The art world vows to continue activism ahead of the midterm elections.