Presentation Title
Ai Weiwei’s Critique of the Problematic Depictions of Immigrants in America
Major Field of Study
Humanities with an emphasis in Art History
Location
Dominican University of California (online)
Start Date
20-6-2021 10:10 AM
End Date
20-6-2021 9:50 AM
Abstract
As a result of political shifts worldwide, immigration remains a significant issue among countries struggling to balance national security concerns and humanitarian goals. With the rise of nationalism and the questioning of legal citizenship, the contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei critiques the inhumane treatment of immigrants in a city-wide art installation in New York City. Through this 2017-2018 exhibition entitled Good Fences Make Good Neighbors, the immigrant’s perspective is highlighted and reveals that American immigration policy relies on a negative connotation of an immigrant that threatens the future of humanity.
Ai Weiwei’s Critique of the Problematic Depictions of Immigrants in America
Dominican University of California (online)
As a result of political shifts worldwide, immigration remains a significant issue among countries struggling to balance national security concerns and humanitarian goals. With the rise of nationalism and the questioning of legal citizenship, the contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei critiques the inhumane treatment of immigrants in a city-wide art installation in New York City. Through this 2017-2018 exhibition entitled Good Fences Make Good Neighbors, the immigrant’s perspective is highlighted and reveals that American immigration policy relies on a negative connotation of an immigrant that threatens the future of humanity.
Presenter Biography
As a recent Humanities graduate student from Dominican University of California, Erin Anderson enjoys exploring the connections between politics, history, literature, and contemporary art. With a Bachelor’s in Art History from the University of Davis, she continues to find inspiration in thought-provoking artwork that challenges the viewer’s perception of the world. The native Californian hopes to further research in art history with a particular interest in immigration and intersectionality.