ARTivism: Inspiring Activism Through The Arts

The Dicta virtual exhibit is live, and we can’t wait for you to experience it! You can visit the exhibit here. 

As you know, Dicta is Harbani Ahuja’s series of found poetry in court decisions that illuminate broader social justice themes from the black letter text. There are 20 poems from the 40-poem series up in the exhibit. The two themes covered so far are the Rights of Black People and Women’s Rights. The Rights of Black People series was published in the ABA Journal earlier this year. This year, additional poems will be added to the exhibit on the themes of the Right to Love, Immigration, and Indigenous Rights. 

We have been amazed by the responses so far, and we would love to hear what you think. The exhibit has garnered sponsorships from international law firm Clifford Chance; Manatt, Phelps & Phillips; and Graymatters; and the virtual exhibit has been developed in partnership with digital creative agency, y’all.

In addition to the virtual exhibit, sixteen poems are currently on display in Clifford Chance’s New York office as part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting human rights efforts, arts, and the community. Clifford Chance also produced a podcast with Partner Celeste Koeleveld and ICAAD Advisor Zuleka Henderson on the impact of the Dicta series and "Artivism" as a means of driving social justice which can be viewed here. Zuleka is a licensed social worker, a cultural healing and anti-racism consultant, and the Founding Director of the Center for Black WellBeing, which serves as a wellness destination that houses several healing lanes specifically designed for Black people.

Don’t miss the exhibit, and be sure to share it with your friends and family!

Links:

• Dicta