INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS - Main Art Opening of Chicago in War
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INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS - An exhibition of work by Veterans of the Iraq, Afghanistan, and Global War on Terror
Show runs November 11 2010 - May 2011
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM
Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate. Although they are commonly unseen, there are silent signs of our current occupations in our local communities, households, and memories. This show will feature work by veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terror that will bring these signs from the shadows to the forefront and give these traumas a voice in the political and cultural discussion of today.
Artist:
- Jeremy Stainthorp Berggren
- Erica Slone
- Combat Paper Project
- Peter Sullivan
- Jacob Flom
- Jon Turner
- Ash Kyrie
- Chris Vongsawat
- Leonard Shelton
- Joyce Wagner
- Warrior Writers Project
This event is part of Chicago in War a project of The National Veterans Art Museum
The distance is great.
The disconnect is great.
The impact is deep.
CHICAGO IN WAR November 2010
Chicago in War is a series of events, art shows, and performances that explores the continued rupturing of the traumas of war in everyday America.
Chicago is in a war! The occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan have and will continue to leave deep scars in our hearts, minds; and for some of us these scars are emblazoned on our physical bodies and memories. Too often these occupations are swept from our conscience, into the alleys of our streets, in the corners of our city and our collective minds. If they are ever to come to end, their myriad effects must be recognized, unearthed, uncovered, demystified , and exposed!
