Fred Wilson. Metal Works, from “Mining the Museum,” 1992 at the Maryland Historical Society. Here, Wilson places slave shackles (found in the basement of the museum) besides some of the fine silverware in its collection. Getting at what is shown/ not shown, included in (visual) narratives of history, and and RNA Lab’s attempts to open conversations about institutions of race and class.
“In the United States there is often a deep reluctance to talk about experiences of class. This reluctance makes it difficult to grapple with the consequences of deindustrialization, to think clearly about its consequences, and to imagine a relevant future for those affected. By capturing the stories of a region, The Exit Zero Project seeks to contribute to an expanded conversation about class in America and to new narratives by and for working people.”--Exit Zero Project
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