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Happy Martin Luther King Day!

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  Art with a Message "Art has the power to change the world—it can give viewers a new perspective or make a political statement. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrate artists that are using their artwork to present and encourage a hopeful, more equitable future."  -  Aurora Garrison Associate Curator at Saatchi Art On this auspicious day, I am honored to have a painting included in Aurora Garrison's curated collection Art With a Message on Saatchi Art. My painting The Future Is Woke celebrates those who march, organize, and create change in the spirit of Martin Luther King.  67 Artworks curated by  Aurora Garrison Associate Curator at Saatchi Art The Future Is Woke 40X30"oil on linen 2017 Painting by Gregg Chadwick An August Dream (MLK) 24"X36"oil on linen 2009-2022 Painting by Gregg Chadwick Today we honor the civil rights leader whose courage inspired millions - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words were true then. They are true now. #MLKDay ...

Democrats find a new voice!

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by Gregg Chadwick For the first time in two years, I had a deeply restful sleep last night. After watching anti-union and anti-education Scott Walker fall to Tony Evers in Wisconsin and viewing Harley Rouda's lead over Russian stooge Dana Rohrabacher in CA  48, I felt hopeful. My painting The Future Is Woke no longer felt aspirational  - we did it! Retaking the House with a Blue Wave is the first step in restoring sanity in our nation.  After last night's powerful rebuke to the blowhard in the White House, it is clear as  Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey write in the Washington Post that Democrats found "a new voice, with a new generation of leaders emerging and a new playbook for winning."  As Barack Obama put it: " Congratulations to everybody who showed up and participated in our democracy in record numbers yesterday. The change we need won’t come from one election alone – but it is a start. Last night, voters across the country started it." V...

An Amazing "The Other Art Fair" in Downtown L.A.

Mystery Train at #theotherartfair Hope to see you today. Thanks to everyone for an amazing opening last night. A post shared by Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) on Mar 16, 2018 at 10:59am PDT Thanks to all who visited my booth at The Other Art Fair, all my artist colleagues at TOAF,  and deep appreciation to all of you who have purchased a new Chadwick! Thanks  @saatchiart  for this amazing first run in Los Angeles.  #art #instaartists  And deep thanks as well to  @clarkhulingsorg  for your support and guidance  #ArtIsLife   #TheFutureIsWoke