Public Arenas *
*Radical History Review*, Issue Number 113 The *Radical History Review* is planning a special issue that explores how
historians, activists, curators, historic site and museum administrators, as
well as other creators and managers of historical content, address public
audiences around issues of the illicit or the illegal. With the goal of
"calling the law into question," the editors seek research-based and
reflective pieces that examine how engagement with histories of the illicit
or the illegal can challenge normative representations of how laws and moral
customs have been constructed, upheld, and discursively supported. We seek
contributions that examine why publicly engaged work should confront
histories of the illegal and illicit, which many people would rather avoid,
ignore, or forget. We are also interested in how publicly engaged work can
explore the social and cultural contexts that define and police what is
illegal or illicit, in a manner that provokes different publics to rethink
how these categories are created. We are especially interested in submissions that address museum exhibits,
documentary films, websites, art, or writings intended for audiences outside
of academia. This special issue offers opportunities both to take stock of
the issues public historians, activists, and public scholars face in terms
of audience, funding, and institutional support, when they choose to engage
with histories of the illicit/illegal, and also to evaluate successful and
unsuccessful examples of work in terms of influence, financial and
institutional support, and critical and popular reception that have been
created to this end. Examples of possible topics include: € Representation of criminality and vice in neighborhood and local public
history projects as well as in crime and vice tourism
€ Environmental justice tours that expose EPA violations (e.g. directed at
corporations/industry/etc.)
€ Local/regional/national museums that focus on the history of law
enforcement
€ Museological displays that address war crimes (e.g. the War Remnants
Museum in Ho Chi Minh City) or conscientious objectors/³draft dodgers²
€ Challenges posed by public history tours of former prisons and places of
incarceration
€ Public commemorations that intersect with histories of unlawful actions
€ The challenges of engaging public audiences around "illegal" migration and
the maintenance of territorial sovereignty
€ Public protest or public art questioning the moral and/or cultural
validity of religious laws and conventions
€ Conflicts over the inclusion of materials depicting violence or sexual
content in public projects aimed at children and youth
€ Museums and public history sites that contextualize international law and
the maintenance of human rights
€ Examinations of how the history of oceanic piracy has been portrayed in
public arenas
€ Web-based challenges to copyright and intellectual property laws, and
public defenses of such practices
€ Exhibits and other public displays aimed at supporting or discounting
reproductive rights
€ Public exhibits that address the use of banned substances (contemporary
and historical)
€ Explorations into how liberation narratives (such as gay liberation) offer
progressive histories of overcoming the stigma of being illicit or illegal,
at the expense of examining historical complexities
€ Analyses of when and how do formerly illegal acts become (publicly
sanctioned) icons of national culture? (Capoeira in Brazil is one example)
€ Documentaries (television/film/radio) focusing on insider trading,
corporate excess, and illegal market manipulations
€ Examinations of the challenges of securing funding and institutional
support for public projects that engage histories of the illicit/illegal Because the *Radical History Review* publishes material in a variety of
forms, the editors will consider abstracts for scholarly research articles
as well as proposals for relevant photo essays, artwork, reviews
(exhibit/film/web/book), interviews, discussions between scholars and/or
activists, teaching reflections, and annotated course syllabi. Furthermore,
the editors encourage submissions that "call the law into question" in the
full range of geographic locations and eras. Preliminary inquiries may be sent to the editors: Amy Tyson at
amytyson@gmail.com and Andy Urban at aturban@emory.edu. *By September 1, 2010*, please submit a 1-2 page abstract summarizing the
article or other contribution you wish to submit tocontactrhr@gmail.com with
"Issue 113 abstract submission" in the subject line. By October 15, 2010
contributors will be notified whether they should submit their piece in
full. The due date for solicited, complete articles for blind peer review is
March 1, 2011. Articles that are selected for publication after the peer
review process will appear in volume 113 of Radical History Review, which is
scheduled for Spring 2012. Note: for artwork to be considered, please send
low-resolution digital files (totaling less than 2 MB in size) to
contactrhr@gmail.com(also with "Issue 113 abstract submission" in the
subject line). If chosen for publication it will be required that you send
high-resolution image files–JPG or TIF files at a minimum of 300 dpi–along
with permissions to reprint all images. *Abstract Deadline:* September 1, 2010 *Email: *contactrhr@gmail.com ]]>
California of Office of the President of professor Ricardo Dominguez and
Electronic Disturbance Theater/b.a.n.g lab’s performances and projects
continues. The cost of legal support is growing and we would appreciate
your economic support. To donate to our legal action fund please click here: http://banglabinexile.pbworks.com/Donate-to-the-Ricardo-Dominguez-Legal-Suppo… Thanks to all the communities who have already supported the legal support
fund in spirit and funds. To learn more about the “investigations” and support for Professor Ricardo
Dominguez and Electronic Disturbance Theater/b.a.n.g lab click here read
and watch these news reports about the “investigations”: Digital Zapatismo and the Threatened Persecution of Prof. Ricardo
Dominguez (UCSD)
by John Armenta:
http://thevirtualcampfire.org/garibaldi/2010/05/ricardo-dominguez UC San Diego professor who studies disobedience gains followers – and
investigators By Richard Marosi, Los Angeles Times:
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/07/local/la-me-ucsd-professor-20100507-53 Ucsd Hacktivism “Affective – Not Effective!” – Fox News Video:
http://bang.calit2.net/2010/05/ucsd-hacktivism-fox-news-eeek/ Letters of support: Open letter from the Visual Arts Department (UCSD)
http://bang.calit2.net/2010/05/letter-of-support-visual-arts-department-ucsd/ Open letter from the UCSD Faculty Coalition:
http://bang.calit2.net/2010/04/ucsd-faculty-coalition-letter-to-svc-drake/ Letter Of Support Started At Duke University:
http://bang.calit2.net/2010/04/letter-of-support-started-at-duke-university/ Many other letters of support can be found at:
http://bang.calit2.net Petition: Stop the De-tenuring of Ricardo Dominguez
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-de-tenuring-of-ricardo-dominguez Thank you so very much for your continued support. Abrazos,
Ricardo Dominguez, Electronic Disturbance Theater/b.a.n.g lab ]]>
of art to promote social justice, build the foundations for an open
society and inspire the human spirit. Last year over 1,000 artists
entered from more than 80 countries; it is free to enter, and all
artists working in a wide range of art forms are welcome to apply. This year’s Prize consists of three categories: the Main Prize, open to
individuals or artistic groups in all creative fields; the Imprisoned
Artist Prize, focusing on artists who are currently imprisoned for their
artwork and the Youth Prize which is open to artists under the age of
18. The total prize fund is US$ 125,000 which will be divided between
the winning artists and their nominated advocacy organisations to
further the cause their artwork has highlighted. Nominations for 2010
are open until 15 August 2010. Simply go to http://www.freedomtocreate.com/Prize-Apply.asp to apply. Aside from the Prize, Freedom to Create works to share entrants’ talents
with the rest of the world. In addition to our exhibitions in London and
New York, we also have a global touring exhibition. Most recently, we
have showed at HIFA in Harare and the Queen’s Palace in Afghanistan. All
entrants will also be considered for our huge festival we are planning
in Africa for November, when we announce the Prize winners and celebrate
the inspiration of this year’s artists. ]]>
the Next HOPE [Hackers on Planet Earth] conference. It’ll be at 2300
hours in the Lovelace room. Here’s what they’ll be talking about: Crisis Culture and Emergency Aesthetics in the bang.lab How do we, as thinking people, as hacktivists and artivists, respond
to crises, ecological, economic, medical, ethical? Elle Mehrmand and
Micha Cárdenas of the bang.lab at UCSD will discuss a number of their
projects using cheap, recycled and DIY electronics to create mixed
reality performances, alternate reality performances and augmented
geographies of safety. Projects to be covered include technésexual,
virus.circus and the Transborder Immigrant Tool. These projects
utilize biometric sensors, wearable electronics and the GPS chips in
inexpensive cell phones. Panel description: Interaction with Sensors, Receivers, Haptics, and Augmented Reality Pan, Ryan O’Horo, Micha Cardenas / Azdel Slade, Elle Mehrmand,
TradeMark G. (Evolution Control Committee) Electronic sensor technology has been increasing in resolution while
decreasing in cost. The ubiquity of GPS receivers has created the
ability to obtain location-based information on demand. At the same
time, Augmented Reality interfaces are becoming more popular in the
consumer market. From the micro-level of delicate touch sensors in
haptic interfaces to the macro-level of GPS positioning, these trends
make physically interactive computing more and more accessible. This
session will provide an overview of motion/light/heat sensors, GPS
receivers, haptic interfaces, and other interactive electronics. Along
with an explanation of how they work, several projects that utilize
these technologies in the consumer, creative, and social realms will
be covered. There will be an audience participation section where
users will get a chance to explore sensors and electronics themselves. Friday 2300 Lovelace (90 minutes) More about The Next HOPE: http://thenexthope.org/ Then, on Saturday, Micha Cárdenas will be doing a talk about her new
book with Barbara Fornssler, Trans Desire / Affective Cyborgs at
Bluestockings books. I’ll be discussing a transgender approach to
theories of desire, and its relevance for contemporary autonomous
politics, looking at DIY/radical queer porn as an example of world
building. Details for Bluestockings Books, address and more:
http://bluestockings.com/events/ More about Trans Desire / Affective Cyborgs: http://www.amazon.com/Trans-Desire-Affective-Cyborgs-C%C3%A1rdenas/dp/0982530…
http://www.powells.com/biblio?PID=29743&cgi=product&isbn=0982530994 ]]>
UPDATED:
5/24/10
Sisters Of The Road is seeking a piece of artwork to be given to the recipient of the regional annual Nonviolence and Economic Human Rights Award. Event name: PeaceRoots: Growing Nonviolence and Economic Human Rights in Our Community. The initial year has a budget of $1,500 for creating the artwork. The artwork would then be replicated each year for $500 or less.
The artwork should represent Nonviolence and Economic Human Rights. However, the overall theme is open. If the representation is not clear, simply explain your thoughts behind the design. The medium is open but realize the artwork is given out as an award and needs to be replicated.
The committee will review the collected proposals and the selected artist will be notified by July 7th. Half of the money ($750) will be given by July 15th and the other half will be given upon receiving the final piece. The final artwork is needed by August 15th.
For more information, please contact Katie Johnson at Katie@sistersoftheroad.org or 541.217.1600.
Share/BookmarkDeadline:
6/25/10
A Radical Organization
Many of you may have heard about Sisters Of The Road, but what is it that is so special that is happening down there? Sisters is innately about building community. Yes, we serve hot, nutritious food and offer job training opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. But Sisters is also about radical, get to the root change – change of heart and understanding that we believe leads to individual and community efforts and solutions to end the calamities of homelessness and poverty. At least helps us to end our acceptance of these calamities as a given in our community.
Acropolis occupied by protesters for second time this month
As the country’s economic crisis deepens, culture ministry workers and public art institutions feel the pain
NEW YORK.
Greek culture ministry staff took over the Acropolis today as President Karolos Papoulias and Culture Minister Pavlos Geroulanos attended the completion of a decade-long restoration on the ancient temple. The workers, who are on short-term contracts, were protesting over more than a year’s worth of back pay and to have their temporary positions made permanent. The demonstration ended peacefully with Geroulanos assuring his employees that a resolution to settle the payment backlog was being voted on in Parliament, and that a new civil service hiring procedure would be put in place when contracts expire in October.
For Picasso, painting was a weapon – to be wielded on the
side of communism. by Adrian Searle Guardian (UK) – May 19, 2010 Picasso – Peace and Freedom
at the Tate Liverpool Museum
May 21 – August 30, 2010 Picasso's still lifes are less nature morte than life in
extremis. He painted skulls and more skulls. His trussed
roosters look more like people struggling on a torture table
than lunch in the offing. Asked why he painted so many
pictures of food, of pots and cutlery jangling in the
drawer, of lamplight and gloom during the German occupation
side of communism. by Adrian Searle Guardian (UK) – May 19, 2010 Picasso – Peace and Freedom
at the Tate Liverpool Museum
May 21 – August 30, 2010 Picasso's still lifes are less nature morte than life in
extremis. He painted skulls and more skulls. His trussed
roosters look more like people struggling on a torture table
than lunch in the offing. Asked why he painted so many
pictures of food, of pots and cutlery jangling in the
drawer, of lamplight and gloom during the German occupation
of Paris, Picasso declared: "A casserole can also scream!
Everything can!" He was also hungry, as was most of Europe.
But he refused extra fuel and food coupons, refused to
collaborate.
]]>Everything can!" He was also hungry, as was most of Europe.
But he refused extra fuel and food coupons, refused to
collaborate.
A reminder that RAC would like to invite all members either individually or collaboratively to submit a proposal for one of our sponsored sessions to be held at the 2012 College Art Association conference in Los Angeles. We are seeking panels for both our 2.5 and 1.5-hour sessions. Please note, that in the past we have tried to place emphasis on art advocacy and activism for the 1.5-hour panel.
The proposal for either session should include a one-page description of your topic, and a brief (no more than two page) c.v. These documents should be sent to Joanna Gardner-Huggett, RAC Secretary (jgardner@depaul.edu) by email as attachments by May 30, 2010.
RAC officers will select one proposal for each session. The topic selected for the 2.5-hour panel requires CAA approval and will be submitted to the conference committee at the end of the summer.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the process. We hope that many of you will take this opportunity to contribute ideas for stimulating sessions!
Travis Nygard, Kaylee Spencer and Linnea Wren, RAC Co-Presidents
Barbara McCloskey, RAC Treasurer
Heidi Cook, RAC Treasurer Elect
Joanna Gardner-Huggett, RAC Secretary
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Join the Growing List of Artists against the Arizona's Anti-Immigant Law SB1070
Endorsers of Artists Against Arizona 's SB 1070 as of 5/13/2010
Endorsers of Artists Against Arizona 's SB 1070 as of 5/13/2010
- Please post widely & ask the Writers, Dee-Jays, Singers, Actors, Sculptors, Photographers, Musicians and Artists of all kinds to sign-on to use their artistry as a weapon against Arizona 's anti-immigrant law SB1070
- To Sign-on & Endorse this Campaign as an organization, group or as an individual; please send your: Name, Title/Affiliation and City & State to artistsagainstarizona@yahoo.com
- To follow us on Facebook see: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artists-Against-Arizonas-SB-1070/114160971948532?ref=ts
Endorsers of Artists Against Arizona 's SB 1070 as of 5/13/2010
- Absent Cause zine, Brooklyn, NY
Artists Against Arizona's SB 1070 Statement
We believe, the decision by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to sign into law the poorly conceived immigration measure SB1070, marks a new low in the fight to protect civil liberties in The United States. This law allows any officer of the law at the state, county, or city level in Arizona to determine the legal immigration status of anyone at anytime, among other provisions, including making it a crime to be in Arizona illegally.
Millions of people everywhere believe it will lead to rampant racial profiling, particularly against people of Latino/a heritage. President Obama has called it "misguided." Furthermore, immigration is a national issue and the state of Arizona has no constitutional role in determining who has legal status in this country. We are calling on members of the worldwide artistic community-whether visual, performing, literary or other discipline-to boycott the state of Arizona in opposition to this unjust legislation, for as long as it remains on the books. We ask artists to not perform, produce, present, appear or conduct business in Arizona so that lawmakers there understand that the rest of the country disapproves, so they will feel the economic impact of their bad decision. We call on talent agents, managers, publicists, unions and associations to also support this effort and the artists they represent who choose to join. We also call on fans and supporters of the arts to contact their favorite performers and artists and encourage them to participate in this boycott. Fans can also show their support for the boycott by writing to Arizona Governor Brewer, and by supporting their favorite artists when they make appearances in other states.
The artistic community has a natural role to play in commenting and responding to social issues. Now more than ever the time is right to act.
Bail Out the People Movement <actioncenter@action-mail.org>
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