Larry Jens Anderson, Jen Deplour , Tom Hubbard, Valerie Mann, Dread Scott,
Derek Cracco, Darius Hill, Jim Neel, Kevin Shook, and Larry Thompson.
Fall 2019
“WE DARE DEFEND OUR RIGHTS: The Gun Show,” created in partnership with Moms Demand Action, invited Ten artists, some of whom have been directly affected by gun violence, to exhibit artwork in response to this issue.
Under the banner of the state motto, “We dare defend our rights,” Some Alabamians are defending rights for gun ownership, while others defend rights for safety from gun violence. Yet, most Alabamians–gun owners and non-gun owners–agree on the need for mandatory background checks for all people buying guns, and barring gun sales to the mentally ill.
Known as a place where the community gathers to talk about contemporary art and current issues affecting our society, Space One Eleven sought to have rational conversations about sensible gun laws by building on the issues where we find common ground.
Space One Eleven partnered with the University of Alabama at Birmingham where Dread Scott delivered their Visiting Artist Lecture. Space One Eleven hosted a panel discussion including exhibiting artists Tom Hubbard, Val Maan, Jim Neel, and Dread Scott.
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Jim Neel2 courtesy Valerie Mann
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