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Creative Time NYC’s unique flag project

Last updated: July 18, 2022
3 minutes of reading
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Activist art, Ahmet Ögüt's art, Alex Da Corte's art, Ann Hamilton's art, Art flags, Jayson Musson, Jeremy Deller, Josephine Meckseper, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Marilyn Minter, Nari Ward, Pedro Reyes, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Robert Longo, Tania Bruguera, Trevor Paglen, Vik Muniz, Yoko Ono's most interesting artworks & exhibitions
Marilyn Minter - Resist Flag, Photo by Guillaume Ziccarelli
Marilyn Minter – Resist Flag, photo: Guillaume Ziccarelli
  • 1 Flag Day & Donald Trump’s birthday
  • 2 Flags inspired by the political mood
  • 3 Marilyn Minter’s Resist flag
  • 4 Different issues addressed in the flags
  • 5 Conclusion
  • 6 Flags

Flag Day & Donald Trump’s birthday

Did you know that Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, was born on June 14? Well, Creative Times, the institution that has commissioned the project dubbed “Pledges of Allegiance” insists that the date was not thought about when selecting a launch date for their project. The 14th day of June each year is celebrated as Flag Day, and in 2017 it was no different save for the fact that the project took center stage. The celebrations kicked off with hoisting the resist flag, a creation by Marilyn Minter on the rooftop of the 4th street headquarters of Creative Time.

Flags inspired by the political mood

While the flags are not meant to oppose Trump’s rule as many would imagine, they are inspired by the political mood that has taken over the United States after Donald Trump took the presidential office. This first flag is a subtle message of resistance, and it bears a personal view on how issues of women are being run. One of the issues of contention in the trump government is policies on women’s health, and for Minter, her flag Resist speaks for millions of women who fall victim to the system.

Marilyn Minter’s Resist flag

While the Resist flag bears much symbolism in such a simple way, its impact is in no way insignificant. In May 2017, the flag was exhibited outside Lever House in Midtown Manhattan by various New York galleries. In May, however, the Resist flag did not get much viewership as it was pulled down within hours of being put up by request of the building’s management. They argued that the American flag must be larger and fly higher than any other flag.

Marilyn Minter - Resist Flag
Marilyn Minter – Resist Flag

Different issues addressed in the flags

The fact that Creative Time HQ has given the freedom to artists to create flags in any way they want makes it the perfect avenue for artists who are expressive in political and social issues to have their voices heard. Much of the issues go back years and centuries to address issues like black oppression that never seem to go away.

Conclusion

The Creative Time organization plans for the project to act as a movement that addresses various issues on the same platform. Hopefully, by the time more and more flags see the light of day, other organizations keen on speaking through this form of art will have found the courage to display similar works outside their own work premises. As a way of addressing social injustices, one must admit that this technique is a bit crude, but with great partnerships, the message will be communicated. So far, 16 artists are set to showcase their work, and each paint on what they feel strongly about.

Flags

Flag by Ahmet Ögüt

Ahmet Ögüt - If You'd Like This Flag in Colors, Burn It (In Memory of Marinus Boezem), 2017, flag for Creative Time
Ahmet Ögüt – If You’d Like This Flag in Colors, Burn It (In Memory of Marinus Boezem), 2017
Ahmet Ögüt - If You'd Like This Flag in Colors, Burn It (In Memory of Marinus Boezem), 2017
Ahmet Ögüt – If You’d Like This Flag in Colors, Burn It (In Memory of Marinus Boezem), 2017

Flag by Alex Da Corte

Alex Da Corte - Friends (for Ree), 2017, flag for Creative Time
Alex Da Corte – Friends (for Ree), 2017
Alex Da Corte - Friends (for Ree), 2017
Alex Da Corte – Friends (for Ree), 2017

Flag by Ann Hamilton

Ann Hamilton - Fly Together, 2017, Photo by Guillaume Ziccarelli
Ann Hamilton – Fly Together, 2017, photo: Guillaume Ziccarelli
Ann Hamilton - Fly Together, 2017
Ann Hamilton – Fly Together, 2017

Flag by Jayson Musson

Jayson Musson - A Horror, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Jayson Musson – A Horror, 2017
Jayson Musson - A Horror, 2017
Jayson Musson – A Horror, 2017

Flag by Jeremy Deller

Jeremy Deller - Don't Worry Be Angry, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Jeremy Deller – Don’t Worry Be Angry, 2017
Jeremy Deller - Don't Worry Be Angry, 2017
Jeremy Deller – Don’t Worry Be Angry, 2017

Flag by Josephine Meckseper

Josephine Meckseper - Untitled (Flag 1), 2017, flag for Creative Time
Josephine Meckseper – Untitled (Flag 1), 2017
Josephine Meckseper - Untitled (Flag 1), 2017
Josephine Meckseper – Untitled (Flag 1), 2017

Flag by LaToya Ruby Frazier

LaToya Ruby Frazier - FLINT, 1,105 Days and Counting Man-Made Water Crisis, 2017, flag for Creative Time
LaToya Ruby Frazier – FLINT, 1,105 Days and Counting Man-Made Water Crisis, 2017
LaToya Ruby Frazier - FLINT, 1,105 Days and Counting Man-Made Water Crisis, 2017
LaToya Ruby Frazier – FLINT, 1,105 Days and Counting Man-Made Water Crisis, 2017

Flag by Nari Ward

Nari Ward - Breathing Flag, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Nari Ward – Breathing Flag, 2017
Nari Ward - Breathing Flag, 2017
Nari Ward – Breathing Flag, 2017

Flag by Pedro Reyes

Pedro Reyes - Hands On with a Vision, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Pedro Reyes – Hands On with a Vision, 2017
Pedro Reyes - Hands On with a Vision, 2017
Pedro Reyes – Hands On with a Vision, 2017

Flag by Rirkrit Tiravanija

Rirkrit Tiravanija - Untitled 2017 (fear eats the soul) (white flag) 1
Rirkrit Tiravanija – Untitled 2017 (fear eats the soul) (white flag)
Rirkrit Tiravanija - Untitled 2017 (fear eats the soul) (white flag) 2
Rirkrit Tiravanija – Untitled 2017 (fear eats the soul) (white flag)
Rirkrit Tiravanija - Untitled 2017 (fear eats the soul) (white flag)
Rirkrit Tiravanija – Untitled 2017 (fear eats the soul) (white flag)

Flag by Robert Longo

Robert Longo - Untitled (Dividing Time), 2017, flag for Creative Time
Robert Longo – Untitled (Dividing Time), 2017
Robert Longo - Untitled (Dividing Time), 2017
Robert Longo – Untitled (Dividing Time), 2017

Flag by Tania Bruguera

Tania Brugeura - Dignity Has No Nationality, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Tania Bruguera – Dignity Has No Nationality, 2017
Tania Brugeura - Dignity Has No Nationality, 2017
Tania Bruguera – Dignity Has No Nationality, 2017

Flag by Trevor Paglen

Trevor Paglen - Weeping Angel, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Trevor Paglen – Weeping Angel, 2017
Trevor Paglen - Weeping Angel, 2017for
Trevor Paglen – Weeping Angel, 2017

Flag by Vik Muniz

Vik Muniz - Diaspora Flag, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Vik Muniz – Diaspora Flag, 2017

Flag by Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono - IMAGINE PEACE, 2017, flag for Creative Time
Yoko Ono – IMAGINE PEACE, 2017
Yoko Ono - IMAGINE PEACE, 2017,
Yoko Ono – IMAGINE PEACE, 2017
Yoko Ono - IMAGINE PEACE, 2017
Yoko Ono – IMAGINE PEACE, 2017

All photos: Nicholas Prakas, Courtesy of Creative Time unless otherwise noted.
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