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Place your bid today to win I Can’t Breathe”, an incredible piece was realized as a part of a series of self-portraits titled “A Black Life Matters” by London based Nigerian Visual Artist and Conceptual Photographer Àsìkò.
We are delighted to mention that Àsìkò is the first place-winner of Movement: Art for Social Change juried exhibition. We are honored to have such a symbolic and powerful piece of art in our collection that is currently up for auction until tomorrow (June 23) on Mastercard’s exclusive platform, Priceless.com. 🔗 Link in bio!

Artwork available: “I Can’t Breathe”, 2020, Limited Edition Photographic Print, 32 x 40 in. 
Bidding closes on June 23, at Midnight Pacific Time (12 am PT).

🎗️ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Urban League, one of America’s longest standing civil rights organizations.
“The piece I Can’t Breathe, part of a series called ‘A Black Life Matters,’ is a group of self-portraits made in response to the death of George Floyd and the racial tensions experienced by the black community. The images are a culmination of self-reflection and the sea of imagery from news cycles and social media channels experienced in May and June 2020. In a way, they were a form of therapy for the artist to cope during the pressure cooker pandemic period.” -- Àsìkò

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View the "Othered Suns," by contemporary multidisciplinary artist Antoine Williams. This piece won an honorable mention in the “Movement: Art for Social Change” juried exhibition. This piece has beautiful and fascinating symbolism, dealing with the themes of migration and the body.

This piece explores the physical, emotional, psychological, and temporal landscapes Black bodies have had to continuously traverse in order to find spaces of freedom. Pulling from afro- pessimism and monster theory, Black bodies find themselves in a perpetual migration. The drawing consists of legs jutting out from an entanglement of clothing and fabric. Clothing, which is a common item in daily life, references the ubiquity of white supremacy. The massive entanglement of fabric has become a major impediment to movement and access rendering this act of migration in a form of stasis. —Antoine Williams

Artwork Available: “Othered Suns” 2020, 18.5 x 26 in, Ink on Vellum. Place your bid today on Mastercard's exclusive platform www.Priceless.com/pitroda
Bidding closes tomorrow (June 23) at Midnight Pacific Time (12 am PT).
🎗️ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Urban League, one of America’s longest standing civil rights organizations. . Place your bid today! Link in Bio.

Swipe—> to view Expressive Realist Painter, Paul Ogunlesi in his studio based in Nigeria. His painting “Négligence 2” is a part of the series “Négligence”. Depicting an atmosphere of bleakness and cynicism, “Négligence” aims to instill a sense of accountability and determination in the black youth of his community.
Bid to win his painting "Négligence 2" on Priceless.com. The auction runs until tomorrow (June 23). Bidding closes at Midnight Pacific Time (12 am PT) www.priceless.com/pitroda
Artwork available: "Négligence 2" 2020, Newsprints and Acrylic on Canvas 35 X 47 in
🎗️ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Urban League, one of America’s longest standing civil rights organizations.

---> to view Hohoe-based artist Winfred Nana Amoah working on his mixed-media piece "Amadedé" (Colorless). Winfred's art comprises collage work and upcyling waste to reflect his vision for a harmonious multicultural community in Ghana, that transcends socio-cultural barriers such as language and ethnicity.
Place your bid to win this artwork on Priceless.com! The auction runs until tomorrow (June 23). Bidding closes at Midnight Pacific Time (12 am PT). 🔗 Link in bio!
Artwork available: "Amadedé" (Colorless)” 2018, Collage, acrylic, spraypaint on wood panel, resin finish, 36 X 48 in
🎗️ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Urban League, one of America’s longest standing civil rights organizations.

CANCELED: tonight's art projection on the BKLYN Public Library has been postponed

Join us in Chicago TONIGHT (Saturday June 19th) for a special Juneteenth 'Artini' celebration & art projection in collaboration with Gallery Guichard in The Great Migration Sculpture Garden of the Bronzeville Arts District.

: How Artists are Projecting Social Change and Propelling Racial Justice

For Sonja Miokovic, who co-founded Pitroda Art with fellow social entrepreneurs Sam Pitroda and Carolina Pozo, displaying the art in U.S. cities is a valuable way to expose issues around racial injustice and spark dialogue.

"Art in the public space can inspire and engage people in unsuspecting ways. You have people from all different kinds of backgrounds looking at and appreciating the artwork spontaneously. This shared experience has impact," says Miokovic. “Art is always reflecting life back to us. Art shapes culture, cultivates the imagination, fosters understanding and serves as a vehicle for social change."

Read the full article here: https://www.mastercard.com/news/perspectives/2021/movement-art-for-social-change-exhibit/

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How artists are projecting social change and propelling racial justice The collection ‘Movement: Art for Social Change,’ presented by Pitroda Art and Mastercard, reflects the power of art to drive equality.

📍Next stop ---- C H IC A G O !

Our 4th public art projection in the Movement: Art for Social Change Series. Note the date change: June 19, 2021.

If you're in Chicago, mark your calendars. Stay tuned as we announce the details.

Thank you to our global presenting sponsor for helping us bring this vision to life.

Check out our website to download the complete catalog of the winning artists!

“The World We Live In” is a photography based conceptual piece by Ghanian-American artist Lloyd Foster.

"The World We Live In was created in dense reflection during the summer of 2020. Reflecting on the affairs in the US at the time; its political climate, and hyper visualization of black death, I felt compelled to interpret these issues with imagery reflecting my earliest conversations regarding representation as a child.

Each action figure in this series is modeled after actual wrestlers in the WWE and prominent characters of my childhood. Using these figurines that were popular among children, I wanted the viewer to engage with the artwork, and open a wider conversation on what it means to be a child in these times amid racial stereotypes, notions of masculinity, mass media, and racial injustice."

--Lloyd Foster

His work is available for purchase as a 60 x 80 inches Woven Tapestry on Mastercard’s exclusive platform: Priceless.com/pitroda. LLoyd’s piece will also be displayed in a series of public art shows in 5 US cities.

For more details on his work, the complete artist catalog is available on our website.

Tonight! The next stop on our US public art tour, Los Angeles! Of the abundance of neighborhoods in LA, we were invited to show in the West Adams, a location that carries a rich history and legacy.

Once home to cultural icons such as Hattie McDaniel, Little Richard, Marvin Gaye, and Lionel Hampton, to name a few, this neighborhood is built on a strong heritage and a wonderful sense of community that has been preserved to this day.

The West Adams neighborhood is also significant in its role in propelling African-American homeownership rights, with a group of Black residents winning a legal case against racial restrictive covenants. Actress and singer Hattie McDaniel was one of the leading figures of this group.

Our venue partner START Los Angeles is a creative hub located in West Adams that hosted mural installations for Major League Baseball, Liverpool Football Club, and Questlove.

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Hohoe based mixed-media artist Winfred Amoah has been selected to showcase his work “Amadedé (Colorless)” in Pitroda Art’s juried exhibition. His piece will be displayed in a series of public shows in 5 US cities. “Amadedé (Colorless)” is now available for purchase on Mastercard’s exclusive platform: Priceless.com.

"Amadedé" (Colorless) is a mixed-media piece exploring the theme of multiculturalism by piecing together different materials such as textiles, credit cards, newspaper articles, and paint on canvas. Amoah believes that his collages are a reflection of his vision for a harmonious multicultural community in Ghana, one that transcends socio-cultural barriers such as language and ethnicity.

Winfred is one of the 15 artists selected to participate in Pitroda Art’s inaugural exhibition. To view all the artists and their incredible work, check out the artist catalog on our website. Link in bio!

Nigerian painter Segun Aiyesan is one of the 15 artists participating in Pitroda Art’s juried exhibition Movement: Art for Social Change. His painting “Black Target” will be featured in a series of public art shows in 5 US cities. “Black Target” is now available for purchase on Mastercard’s exclusive platform: Priceless.com.

"The symbolism of the target in Black Target is a reference to the many innocent people of color who have died in the hands of prejudice, in a broken system that harbors systemic racism and injustice; a system whose foundation is built on a culture of repression, inhumanity, and inequality." --Segun Aiyesan

To view the other participating artists and their incredible work, check out the artist catalog on our website.

“Father and Child” is a digital art piece by Rohan Patrick. This piece reflects the tenderness and universality of interpersonal connection. The depiction of the humanizing power of affection and social support is a reminder of how love brings about solidarity and social harmony. “Father and Child” is a part of Patrick’s series “In Need of A…”.

"My current project reflects our present state. At this time what some of us need most is a hug. A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities and strengthens the human connection. This project 'In Need of A…' explores human connection and tries to provide strength through hugs and also tries to build on the culture of inclusion and social awareness." -- Rohan Patrick

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Rohan Patrick is one of the 15 artists selected to participate in Pitroda Art’s inaugural exhibition. To view all the artists and their incredible work, check out the artist catalog on our website. Link in bio!

“Why The Long Face” is a collaborative piece by Mark Wilson and Paola Zarate. Their goal was to combine their individual experiences to tell a story that represents their outlook on today’s society. Their collaborative sessions allowed them to use experimental acrylic painting as a means to comment on societal issues and express the struggles they uniquely face in the current world.

This piece is now available for purchase on Mastercard’s exclusive platform: Priceless.com. “Why The Long Face” will also be displayed in a series of public art shows in 5 US cities.

The full catalog of the 15 participating artists in Pitroda Art’s inaugural juried exhibition is available on our website. Link in bio!