The art featured in the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery's inaugural exhibition showcases explosive graphic media responding to European turmoil before World War II, yet the event itself felt subdued.
During a panel discussing art and democracy, historical connections were explored, but there was an evident lack of direct confrontation regarding the political environment threatening democracy today.
The exhibit, "Art and Graphic Design of the European Avant-Gardes," highlights trailblazing artists like Kurt Schwitters and Kazimir Malevich, emphasizing their radical responses to Europe's chaotic crises.
While the event aimed to celebrate democracy through art, it ultimately seemed to gloss over the real political dangers we face, presenting a disconnect between art's urgency and the dialogue.
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