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TAM takes a look back to 2019’s exhibitions with a series of videos documenting the various programming.
To Save The Day! Superheroes in Art - Gallery Two
September 21 — November 16, 2019
Curated by Max Presneill, featuring works by: Enrique Chagoya, Chaz Guest, Craig Knight, Aaron Noble, Fernando Rascon, U.S. Department of Illegal Superheroes (ICE DISH)
Since their inception, the presence of super powered human beings in comic books has served as mighty metaphors for societal conditions, both the dreams and the ills. Fictional heroes have progressively led the way in addressing culture’s contemporary problems, from Otherness to citizen’s rights. Even today, with the explosion of Marvel and DC characters onto the silver screen, we see how this dynamic explores human frailties and strengths, our moral and ethical positions, as well as the trials and tribulations of our world.
Contemporary artists have shown the same engagement with our times, often utilizing these comic book denizens as a way to critique the same issues.
Video documentation by L.A. Art Documents (TAM Outreach Specialist Jason Jenn)
For more information, please visit http://www.torranceartmuseum.com/to-save-the-day