Artist Forum
This is the third of a three parts programs presented by the City of West Hollywood's Art & Democracy VI art exhibition by Visual Artists Guild. Invited artists will discuss the inspiration behind their art works, and will muse over the future of art, in relation to democracy. Can one freely exist without the other? Join Visual Artists Guild board members, our participating artists and our guests for an interactive panel discussion. Light bites and refreshments will be served.
Democracy Forum
Join us on September 14, 2019 for our interactive democracy forum. Key speakers will discuss the ongoing democratic efforts in Hong Kong, its historical context, and its global implications. The Lennon Wall of Prague and Hong Kong will be replicated. Light refreshments will be served.
WHAT:
A Special event on Hong Kong, a Rallying Cry, "Liberate Hong Kong; Revolution of Our Times."
A Democracy Forum hosted by Visual Artists Guild.
This is the second of a three parts programs presented by
the City of West Hollywood's Art & Democracy VI art exhibition by Visual Artists Guild
You are encouraged to dress in black
Panelists:
Gabriel Law, Spokesperson, Hong Kong Forum
Fion Chiu, Internet battleground Activist
Natalie Chan, USC Graduate student
James Zimmerman, Amnesty International China Country Specialist (include Hong Kong)
Moderator: Ann Lau, Chair, Visual Artists Guild
WHEN:
Saturday September 14, 2019,
Door opens at 1 p.m. for Art & Democracy VI art exhibition
Democracy Forum Program starts at 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Long Hall (inside Plummer Park)
7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, Ca. 90046
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
HONG KONG'S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY
It started with a protest against a bill proposed by the Hong Kong government to extradite potential fugitives to China if requested by China. Due to China's opaque justice system and its 99% conviction rate, the people in Hong Kong feared that such a law will surely encroach on Hong Kong's independent judicial system. While protest had started back in March, 2019, it was when over a million Hong Kongers marched on June 9 and over 2 million marched on June 16 that this captured the world attention. For over 3 months, the protests never subsided even as the Hong Kong Chief Executive acceded to one of the five demands by the Hong Kongers on September 4, 2019.
Join us to find out everything you want to know about HONG KONG: WHAT, WHY, WHERE AND from the people whose very future hangs in the balance.
CONTACT: Ann Lau 310-433-0697
* Visual Artists Guild is a non-profit organization that champions the right of freedom of speech and expression.
** Hong Kong Forum is a non-profit organization that promotes human rights and democracy in Hong Kong and China.
*** Amnesty International is a global movement campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
Opening Reception
Join Visual Artists Guild, our esteemed guests, speakers and participating artists on September 7, 2019 for Art & Democracy VI’s opening reception. This family friendly event will feature: live entertainment, light refreshments, interactive art installations, artist meet-and-greets and more!
Art & Democracy Dates
Exhibit Days: Wednesdays - Sundays
Exhibit Hours: 1PM - 5PM
Art & Democracy VI is the sixth series of art exhibitions by Visual Artists Guild with the theme of Art & Democracy. Participating artists from all over the world responded with their art works that address the issues of human rights, immigrant rights, democratic aspirations, social justice, and freedom of speech and expression. This event attempts to keep alive the dialogue of "Freedom and Democracy” highlights the 30th Anniversary of the 1989 Tienanmen Square Massacre, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the collapse of Eastern Europe. Special events include: artists meet-and-greets, art and democracy forums, live entertainment and more!
Of note is two of the three art works by US based Chinese artist Bing Weng that were censored by the City of Cary in North Carolina are going to be exhibited here.