Propagandista: The Manufacturing and Dissemination of Propaganda
November 18th to December 22, 2004
Opening Reception: November 18th 7-10pm
All of our lives have been influenced by one form of propaganda or another. Propaganda appeals to our emotions, ethics, morals and ideals in order to influence our behaviour. Our politicians use it, advertisers use it, religious groups use it, corporations use it, the military uses it, even the layperson, from time to time, strives to master the persuasive powers of this infamous communication technique.
The methods and forms vary, from movies like the famous 1950s Duck and Cover to music and word campaigns such as the renaming of missiles to “peace keepers.” Propaganda can be as blatant as a swastika or as subtle as a joke. Stereotypes, myths, ideals and legends are favourite ingredients by professional propaganda makers.
With Propagandista, Toronto Free Gallery plans to explore the various forms of propaganda, how, why, and when propaganda is produced and distributed and what are its effects on culture.
Featuring photography, video, websites, painting and print work by the following international artists: Santo Barbieri, soJin Chun, Stephanie Cormier, Patrick DeCoste & Ken Moffatt, Mark Prier & Melissa Creasey, Deva Eveland, Macksim Grunin, Khadija Ismail, Jillian Mcdonald, Allyson Mitchell, Justin McKeown, Cynara Mori, Rob Norton, Mark Plewis, Tejal Shah, Nick Tobier, Daryl Vocat, and Rebecca Ward.
November 18th to December 22, 2004
Opening Reception: November 18th 7-10pm
All of our lives have been influenced by one form of propaganda or another. Propaganda appeals to our emotions, ethics, morals and ideals in order to influence our behaviour. Our politicians use it, advertisers use it, religious groups use it, corporations use it, the military uses it, even the layperson, from time to time, strives to master the persuasive powers of this infamous communication technique.
The methods and forms vary, from movies like the famous 1950s Duck and Cover to music and word campaigns such as the renaming of missiles to “peace keepers.” Propaganda can be as blatant as a swastika or as subtle as a joke. Stereotypes, myths, ideals and legends are favourite ingredients by professional propaganda makers.
With Propagandista, Toronto Free Gallery plans to explore the various forms of propaganda, how, why, and when propaganda is produced and distributed and what are its effects on culture.
Featuring photography, video, websites, painting and print work by the following international artists: Santo Barbieri, soJin Chun, Stephanie Cormier, Patrick DeCoste & Ken Moffatt, Mark Prier & Melissa Creasey, Deva Eveland, Macksim Grunin, Khadija Ismail, Jillian Mcdonald, Allyson Mitchell, Justin McKeown, Cynara Mori, Rob Norton, Mark Plewis, Tejal Shah, Nick Tobier, Daryl Vocat, and Rebecca Ward.
