Fwd

A notable absence, a muting, making invisible. Redaction extends beyond the simple black squares as incomplete redactions - stamps marked with 'deleted' covering the text- white squares, and handmade notations. Each black square signifies absence. It serves as a reminder for enforced forgetfulness. Uncovering the secret behind the mask and discovering the text underneath seems like a daring task, but is the redacted information really gone? What is visible in cultural spaces, and what is invisible? In attempts to appeal to the public, what is redacted? We accept any theme that explores the theme of CENSORSHIP. Potential topics include: Relationship between ethics and empathy flexibility of ethics meaning-making Cultural taboos and disgust Repatriation in cultural institutions Memorialization (death and mourning) Right to privacy, what is private (public vs. private spheres) Invisible labor preparatory unpaid co-curation interns Salary transparency Invisible illness/disability and accessibility Underrepresented narratives and communities Houselessness Queer and Trans, Political radicals Regulated behaviors in cultural institutions Tainted Funding and/or Donors Destruction of material culture/art (intentional) Politics/news; muted movements Gatekeeping Body-mind politics + a(sexuality)