Operation Metro Surge resistance takes center stage in State Fair art
From NPR: The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation that took place in Minnesota last winter, known as Operation Metro Surge, inspired many of the crop art and fine art submissions at this year's Minnesota State Fair. Artists used wordplay and resistance imagery to process what happened in their state. Crop art has a long tradition of responding to political issues, current events and themes of resistance. This year, Minnesotans submitted a record-breaking 594 pieces of art — 143 more than the previous record set last year. Some contestants made tributes to Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by federal agents. Others were inspired by MPR News journalist Sam Stroozas, who rushed out of her home in a robe and slippers to document a car crash involving federal agents. Whistles, which residents used to alert neighbors to the presence of ICE agents, and images of the rebel loon were also on display. See photos of some of the artwork and read more about this year's Minnesota State Fair. (via MPR News)
