Dread Scott in Abuse of Power Comes as No Surprise

Many of the artists in the exhibition have made an impact far beyond the art world, often incorporating political undercurrents into their work. Among them is Andres Serrano, whose striking photographs have repeatedly confronted some of the most painful chapters in U.S. history related to religion and racism. We also encounter Jenny Holzer (whose work lends the exhibition its title) who, for decades, has used language to shed light on issues that those in power seek to silence. The exhibition includes works addressing human vulnerability by Louise Bourgeois, slavery by Kara Walker, and female exposure by Nan Goldin. What unites many of the artists in the exhibition is the directness of their approach—whether in subject matter, imagery, or materiality.

The exhibition includes works by, among others, Marina Abramović, Janine Antoni, Louise Bourgeois, Nan Goldin, Ann Hamilton, Jenny Holzer, Emily Jacir, Zoran Naskovski, Karyn Olivier, Yoko Ono, Roxy Paine, Dread Scott, Andres Serrano, Kara Walker, and Robert Wilson, among others. It also features works by several Swedish artists who have been active in the United States, such as Maria Friberg, Axel (Annica) Karlsson Rixon, Monika Larsen Dennis, Ann-Sofi Sidén, and Anne Thulin.