Solo show
Andrea Bowers: Education Should Be Free
23 Apr 2021 — 1 Mar 2022 at Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
· Davis
This exhibition at the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art presents a comprehensive survey of Andrea Bowers' work, an artist known for her commitment to social justice and political activism. The show examines how education functions as a fundamental human right and a tool for liberation, drawing on Bowers' extensive practice that combines drawing, video, performance, and installation. Her work engages with labor movements, feminist histories, and grassroots activism, often collaborating with communities and activists to amplify marginalized voices. Through meticulously rendered drawings, documentary video, and immersive installations, Bowers challenges viewers to consider the role of art in social change and the transformative power of collective action.
About the artist
Andrea Bowers
1965 · conceptual art
Andrea Bowers, is an American artist working in a variety of media including video, drawing, and installation. Her work has been exhibited around the world, including museums and galleries in Germany, Greece, and Tokyo. Her work was included in the 2004 Whitney Biennial and 2008 California…
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Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
· Davis
The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is a fine arts museum located at the University of California, Davis in Davis, California. Its full name is the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.