2006 Deconstructing War

Curator Essay

2006 Deconstructing War

speak out so that the meaning of this madness might move consciousness to a more humanistic level.

Professor Department of Art & Art History University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, Colorado

At this specific time of history and globalization, it is very important that not only politics and economy are global but also art. It is very important

that artists meet to share their ideas and work. Artists have always felt a

responsibility to reflect, document and awaken others - to make others aware about the danger of a situation. The "Deconstructing War" exhibition hosts 26 "American." These artists reflect their opinion about the war and offer

conveys a strong message that no walls and no policy can stop artists from communicating and working together. Besides, it is a solidarity action by the artists with the Palestinian people. The works are very expressive and show real protest against all types of war, especially the war in Iraq. We, the International Center of Bethlehem, are very proud to show this exhibition at our Gallery "al-Kahf," and we thank the artists for their expressive works. Faten Nastas Mitwasi Art coordinator The international center of Bethlehem Bethlehem, Palestine

Erin Roxanne Philip Reevaluating Archeu/eun Astroturf Gouache, Foam, and Marker

The Surest of Stubborn Silences Is Not to Hold One's Tongue But to Talk Installation 4 Lambda Prints, Plexiglas

The ARTNAUTS are a Colorado artist collective in the United States that focuses on presenting exhibitions that address global issues. Though the group has been together since 1996, the collective was formally organized in 1999.

of the ARTNAUTS collective are Professors George Rivera (University of Colorado at Boulder), Garrison Roots (University of Colorado at Boulder), Luis Valdovino (University of Colorado at Boulder), Beth Krensky (University of Utah),

ARTNAUTS are professors and have Masters of Fine Arts degrees. The objective of the ARTNAUTS is to make art that matters and addresses social issues. Some of the international exhibitions that the collective has had include exhibitions