BAN THIS SHOW
Over 30 global activist artists are set to converge in Fort Worth, Texas, for "BAN THIS SHOW," a groundbreaking multi-media exhibition that defies conventions and challenges the status quo. Presented by Culture X Creative and Fort Works Art, the show is an unapologetic exploration of art's power to disrupt, provoke, and inspire. Curators Lauren Saba and Amber Terriaco have assembled a lineup of socially conscious artists who shatter boundaries with urgency and intensity. From the renowned Caledonia Curry, known as Swoon, to Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot fame, the exhibition features a powerhouse roster of creatives whose work tackles the most pressing socio-political issues of our time. It is an unflinching call to action, demanding audiences engage deeply with the art and the world around them.
The exhibition also pays tribute to late Houston artist Forrest Prince, whose politically charged mixed-media sculptures will be showcased alongside works by celebrated names like Jerome Lagarrigue, Kate Simon, and Vincent Valdez. Contributions from iconic groups like the Guerrilla Girls and sculptors Ernesto Marenco and Misha Waks further underscore the show's bold narrative. Terriaco and Saba, both trailblazers in their respective fields, describe the exhibition as an invitation to explore the intersection of art, activism, and community. With "BAN THIS SHOW," Fort Worth becomes a stage for a seismic cultural moment—an electrifying blend of creativity and conviction that redefines what an art exhibition can be.
Event Details at a Glance:
Exhibition: “Ban This Show”
Dates: November 8, 2024 – December 7, 2024
Venue: Fort Works Art
2100 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
@fortworksart
817-759-9475
Swoon
Linoleum block print on mylar with coffee stain and hand painted acrylic gouache
69 x 34 in
2016
Swoon
Silkscreen and Hand Embellishments
26.5 x 12.5 in
2023
Swoon
Silkscreen, paper cutouts, acrylic gouache, and found object
13 x 12.5 x 6.5 in
2018
Swoon
Linoleum block print on mylar with coffee stain and hand painted acrylic gouache
66 x 39 in
2015
Swoon
4 color screenprint (inc. metallic gold) with hand painted gouache
32 x 26 in
2024
Swoon
Screenprint, cut paper, hand-painted acrylics on paper
21 x 32 in
2023
Lala Abaddon
Two hand cut, hand woven photographs
16 x 20 in
2013
Jay Wilkinson
Premium archival matte 230 GSM paper
20” x 16” print/ 22” x 18” paper
2023
Steven Trimble
Mixed media, Spraypaint and salvaged street advertisements on cradled wood panel.
36” x 36”
2023
Steven Trimble
Mixed media, Spraypaint and salvaged street advertisements on cradled wood panel.
36 x 36 in
2022
Ryan Sandison Montgomery
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 12”
2024
Ryan Sandison Montgomery
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 12”
2024
Ryan Sandison Montgomery
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 12”
2023
Ryan Sandison Montgomery
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 12”
2023
Ryan Sandison Montgomery
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 12”
2023
Ryan Sandison Montgomery
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 12”
2023
Jerome Lagarrigue
Oil on Board
36 x 36 in
2024