Asco: A Call to Response is an exhibition that brings together a selection of works by 5 Chicago-based artists to respond to the groundbreaking East Los Angeles Chicano performance art collective Asco, active from 1972 to 1987. Asco's work directly responded to the socioeconomic and political problems surrounding the Chicano community in the United States. Alberto Aguilar, the curator, in consultation with Isabella Aguilar, selected iconic artworks for the participating artists to respond to, react to, and explore the complex relationships of Asco through their artistic practices. Participating artists include Josh Rios, Ariella Granados, Nancy Sanchez, Maria Gaspar, Diego Torres-Casso and Gloe Talamantes. The exhibition catalog was written by Isabella Aguilar, designed by bex ya yolk & printed/published by bench press
Dimensions: 3 x 8"
Materials: Laser printed booklet
bench press
(Ravenswood)
bench press is a risograph press based on friendship, play & collaboration. books are remnants of generative conversations & mutual exchange between artist + publisher.
focusing on collaborative projects and interactive guides + workbooks, bench press often partners with artists & friends who are new to the book as form, utilizing the risograph as tool for skill sharing and creating publications as a way to connect directly with the reader while advocating for open access to knowledge & resources.
bench press is from Chicago, IL & run by Madeleine Aguilar.