Curated by James Voorhies

Descent to Revolution features artist collectives and collaboratives that use urban spaces and social spheres as means of production and backdrop. During the course of the exhibition, participating artists visit Columbus in a series of residencies of varying lengths of time to produce projects specific to the urban framework. This production does not take place inside the traditional space of a gallery but in concert with community and physical mediums outside of it. The gallery is accessible but vacant. In it visitors find only information about how, when, and where to participate in or engage with projects occurring throughout the urban geography.

Drawing on the history of postwar collective actions and ideas of French writers and theorists like Jean Baudrillard, Guy Debord and Henri Lefebvre, Descent to Revolution investigates incremental shifts in cultural behaviors stimulated through production of knowledge and conversation, pertinent to contemporary urban contexts. Within this investigation is a critically evaluative examination of the role of the institution of art--meaning the network of museums, curators, collectors, donors and critics--in the realization of projects by these forms of artistic practices.

Visit descenttorevolution.info to read about progress and participate in activities.

Office of Collective Play is the headquarters and programming for Descent to Revolution.

Publication accompanies exhibition.

Generous support for Descent to Revolution has been provided by étant donnés: The French American Fund for Contemporary Art and the Puffin Foundation Ltd.
Ongoing support for CCAD exhibitions is provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council. Media sponsor is WWCD-101 FM.

Exhibition and all events are free and open to the public.