Congratulations to artist, activist Stephen Barnwell whose “Capital Offenses” moneyart will be on display at Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, as part of the NJ Emerging Artists Series, now through September 8, 2019.
Stephen Barnwell’s Capital Offenses
From Antarctica Arts:
Capital Offenses is a new fine art monograph by Stephen Barnwell. Barnwell’s work often blurs the lines between political activism, humor, and observation. This first edition is a ten-year retrospective of his unique satirical prints.
As an artist, Barnwell considers no subject off-limits. He feels that political correctness and political extremism are destroying our national discourse. Using satire to explore controversial ideas and forbidden subjects, he subverts the language of power to criticize power.
Capital Offenses, published by Antarctica Arts, has a publication date of May 1, 2014.
Special Pre-release Offer:
The first 50 books of this first print run will be signed and hand-numbered by the artist.
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Artist Stephen Barnwell Designs Official OWS Protest Currency
Submitted by artist Stephen Barnwell who just won a design competition to make the official Protest Currency for the Occupy Wall St. Movement.
Occupy Wall Street Official Protest Currency
On October 22, 2011, Stephen won a design competition to create the official protest currency of the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Immediate plans for the design are for currency notes and tee shirts, but it may be used for a variety of materials.
The reverse of the note is ghosted out to allow for people to sign the notes, so that each note will be a unique and personalized document. The vignette is of the NY Stock Exchange building grafted onto the US Capitol building.
For details of Stephen’s design process, check out the artasmoney.com blog.
Stephen Barnwell’s Bailout for America
Submitted by artist Stephen Barnwell:
Bailout for America
Artist Gives $535 Trillion to Stimulate Economy
[New York, NY] In light of these desperate economic times, New York-based artist Stephen Barnwell has given the United States of America an aid package worth an estimated $535 Trillion. On July 4th, this massive stimulus package was given directly to Congress with each and every US Senator and Representative receiving his or her own One Trillion banknote. It is Barnwell”s intention that they will serve as constant reminders of the true value of a trillion dollars, and of where our nation”s money is coming from. Continue reading “Stephen Barnwell’s Bailout for America”