by Olivia Dennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef en-us 2018-03-21 01:45:27 UTC 2026-01-10 13:12:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Adrian Piper Art Activist oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244335905 2018-03-21 01:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244335905 Adrian Piper was a performance artist that was most prevalent in the 80's who used a variety of works to bring awareness to issues regarding race and her identity. She often uses her experiences as a black woman whose racial identity is not as visible. She uses techniques such as video performance and interactive works to analyze racial identity, the culture behind it and how it impacts her and others in everyday life. oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244336001 2018-03-21 01:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244336001 oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244337628 2018-03-21 01:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244337628 oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244338117 Adrian Piper, Calling Card #1 (1986-1990)]]> 2018-03-21 02:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244338117 One of Adrian Pipers interactive works consisted of a performance piece in which she called "my calling card." There were two calling cards that she had designed which served for two different purposes. The brown calling card she gave out was intended for people around her who made racist remarks. Calling card #2 was a white card that conveys the assumption of men who think that being alone out in public and especially at bars means you're available. oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244785144 2018-03-21 22:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244785144 Adrian Piper, Calling Card #2 (1986-1990) oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244790509 2018-03-21 23:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244790509 Calling Card #1 oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244791030 This card was made for her to directly hand out to people who made racist remarks while she was present around them. It didn't matter where she was or the setting of the place, she would hand them out whenever she witnessed people being racist even at fancy events like cocktail parties and dinners. Most of the people she handed it out to had an uncomfortable  reaction. ]]> 2018-03-21 23:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244791030 Calling Card #2 oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244794654 This card was handed out to men when she felt they were being sexist towards her or when she wanted to be left alone and not have men try and talk to her due to the fact that when she was alone. ]]> 2018-03-21 23:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244794654 oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244797179 Adrian Piper, Calling Card (1986-1990)]]> 2018-03-22 00:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244797179 Weaknesses oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244797851 Adrian Piper struggles with racial identity as she is seen by part of the public eye as a white or light skinned woman. She is an African American woman and the misconceptions from people around her regarding her racial profile and also  witnessing racial comments caused her to confront them in a way in which she feels is appropriate and in a mindful challenging way. In the past she recounts the discomfort shes faced when discussing her black/non black racial recognition and found that handing out the calling cards  helped with more social advocacy and mindfulness. ]]> 2018-03-22 00:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244797851 Effectiveness oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244800320  Adrian Piper tries to challenge those around her who are sexist or racist. Most of the reactions she got out of handing her calling cards out were mainly  ones of discomfort and a shock factor to follow. Overall the message she was trying to portray was to try and break gender norms and racial stereotypes. Piper has had her calling cards on display at exhibits for people to read and share with others about her empowering movement to call out  racist and sexist peoples minds into looking at it from another perspective. ]]> 2018-03-22 00:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244800320 References oliviaadennis https://padlet.com/oliviaadennis/j1kzw6gnncef/wish/244803001
"Adrian Piper." Wikipedia. 22 11 2009, Web. 18 Nov 2009. .


"Adrian Piper." African American Art. 2006. Indiana University Art Museum , Web. 18 Nov 2009. .


Steinmetz, Julia. “The Power of Now: Adrian Piper’s Indexical Present.” Art21. 05/07/2009. Art21, Web. 18 Nov 2009.

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