Rebellion has long fueled resilience, igniting the courage to challenge norms and reimagine the standards of society. This exhibition explores how creativity becomes an act of defiance, questioning power structures and reshaping narratives. Rebellion describes deliberate acts of resistance that disrupt the status quo. Resilience is the strength to endure and rebuild in the face of adversity.
This exhibition captures the interplay between art and resistance in two different ways: art as a form of resistance and the artistic documentation of rebellion. On one hand, there are works born from rebellion—pieces that challenge norms or confront injustice. On the other, there are images that capture the energy of rebellion and youth, reflecting the enduring spirit of defiance.
The Art of Opposition was curated by Phillips Academy students enrolled in Art 400 Visual Culture: Curating the Addison Collection. The exhibition is on view in the gallery’s Museum Learning Center; as an active teaching space, it may sometimes be occupied by a class.
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