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Signs and Symbols is delighted to present artists & allies, the third edition of our annual summer program 鈥� a dynamic exhibition of time-based media 鈥� video works, video documentation of performances, live streamed-performances and sound. Conceived as an experimental glimpse into our program and upcoming season, our annual summer exhibition is comprised of a selection of works by artists of the gallery, along with ally artists who contribute to our discourse. Since we cannot gather for a month-long marathon of daily live performances and screenings, this year's iteration is online only, with works that lend themselves to our new virtual reality.

signs and symbols has always been 鈥榓 space of experimentation, collaboration and the development of new work.鈥� This is the first sentence penned years ago when conceptualizing its ethos. And now, as we find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic, while we continue to ponder the world and have our daily panic attacks 鈥� the importance of community has never been clearer. Our artists continue to make new work and support our program from their individual solitudes around the world. This year's 鈥榓llies鈥� consists of artists who are close to my heart and our program, who have collaborated with our artists, and whose works inform and inspire our artists and our mission. The selection of works are both new and old 鈥� new works made by artists during lockdown along with historic works and projects we find ourselves revisiting now. They are inquisitive, unpredictable and timely responses and solutions using only creativity and what we have on hand.

Devised with the intent for dialogue, overlap and exchange, artists & allies is not a singular position, but presents a diverse assemble of style and substance from artists with unique sensibilities, and doubles as a snapshot and overview of our program and entry point to many of its strongest voices. Enjoy! xx