“UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance”
THE UNTITLED SPACE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Presented in collaboration with Art4Equality
Opening March 8, 2025
Press Preview 4pm-6pm (by invite only)
Opening Reception 6pm-9pm
After Party 9pm – late (venue upon confirmation of RSVP)
More Events To Be Announced
THE UNTITLED SPACE
45 Lispenard Street NYC
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In celebration of The Untitled Space’s 10th anniversary, we are proud to present “UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance” an exhibition curated by gallery founder Indira Cesarine, which will take place during Women’s History Month this March 2025. One hundred artists have joined forces for this landmark exhibition, opening on March 8th in honor of International Women’s Day, and on view through March 29th, celebrating a decade of art, activism, and unwavering resistance at The Untitled Space. Since its inception, the gallery has featured over 50 exhibitions and presented the work of more than 500 artists—many of whom have used their platforms to inspire and empower others while speaking out against political injustice, inequality, and oppression. UPRISE 2025 continues this legacy, bringing together artists whose work confronts the challenges of today’s social and political landscape, and envisions a future rooted in justice, equality, and freedom.
Presented in collaboration with non-profit initiative Art4Equality, the UPRISE 2025 exhibition celebrates the power of art to inspire resistance, fuel activism, and catalyze change, and will feature works that address the most pressing political, social, and cultural issues of our time. As we continue to face rising political extremism, threats to civil rights, and an increasingly authoritarian climate, UPRISE 2025 provides a platform for artists who use their work to respond, resist, and reclaim their power.
This exhibition brings together artists of all genders from The Untitled Space’s extensive history of exhibitions, along with several new exhibitors, many of whom have used their art to address issues such as gender equality, immigration rights, reproductive justice, and social justice. With a particular focus on the ongoing struggle for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration rights, and the fight for equality across all races and genders with the attacks against DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, the UPRISE 2025 exhibition is a declaration of resilience in the face of adversity. This powerful exhibition will explore how art serves as a vital tool for resistance and activism in the face of the current political climate.
The collaboration with Art4Equality further amplifies the exhibition’s core themes of empowerment, equality, and social change. Together, The Untitled Space and Art4Equality highlight the importance of collective action and creative expression in the ongoing struggle for equality and human rights. Art as activism takes center stage with these critical issues explored through a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and performance art, ensuring a multifaceted immersive experience that invites viewers to engage directly with the artwork and the themes of resistance, equality, and freedom.
UPRISE 2025 reflects on the gallery’s decade-long history of showcasing art that challenges societal norms and amplifies voices of resistance. The featured artists have been instrumental in creating a platform for art that speaks to the political, social, and personal struggles of our time through their inspirational and fearless visuals. The exhibition celebrates the gallery’s legacy as a space that has consistently championed activism, diversity, and social change through art.
The title UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance is inspired by The Untitled Space’s renowned 2017 exhibition UPRISE ANGRY/WOMEN, which featured the powerful work of 80 women artists. This pivotal show highlighted the voices of female-identifying artists as they responded to the political and social climate of the time, focusing on themes of empowerment, activism, and resilience. UPRISE marked a moment of solidarity, bringing together a diverse group of artists whose work boldly addressed gender equality, reproductive rights, and the fight for justice. Building on the legacy of UPRISE (2017), UPRISE 2025 expands upon this vision, bringing together artists from all genders to continue the dialogue and amplify the message of resistance.
ARTISTS A-Z: Alanna Vanacore, Alayna Coverly, Alison Jackson, Alison Stinely, Andrew Soria, Ann Lewis, Anna Delvey, Anna Sampson, Anne Barlinckhoff, Annika Connor, Ashley Chew, Asia Stewart, Bria Fernandes, Brittany Maldonado, Caroline Wayne, Coco Dolle, Cole Witter, Dance Doyle, Delaney Conner, Dena Paige-Fischer, Donna Bassin, Elena Chestnykh, Fahren Feingold, Geoffrey Stein, Grace Graupe-Pillard, Helena Calmfors, Indira Cesarine, Irina Lakshin, Iris Brosch, Isabel Sierra Aka The Love Whip, Jasmine De Silva, Jeana Eve Klein, Jemima Kirke, Joanna Grochowska, Joanna Pilarczyk, Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong, Jodie Herrera, Judy Polstra, Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface, Kate Hush, Katherine Crockett, Katie Cercone, Katie Commodore, Katrina Majkut, Katya Zvereva, Kerry Lessard, Kestin Selwyn Cornwall, Kristin OConnor, Kristy Gordon, Leah Schrager, Leslie Sheryll, Linda Friedman Schmidt, Linda Obobaifo, Lindsay Gwinn Parker, Lisa Levy, Lola Jiblazee, Louise Campion, Lynn Bianchi, Mairi-Luise Tabbakh, Mary Tooley Parker, Melissa Zexter, Mia Brownell, Michael Rose, Michael Wolf, Michele Pred, Molly Crabapple, Moretti + Costello, Mz Icar, Nadine Robbins, Natalie White, Nick Rhodes, Orly Cogan, Polly Penrose, Rebecca Batz, Reisha Perlmutter, Robin Tewes, Rosa (Rose) McGowan, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Ruta Naujalyte, Rute Ventura, Sally Hewett, Sam Heydt, Sarah Blanchette, Sarah Maple, Shawnette George, Sophia Wallace, Sophie Goudman Peachey, Stephanie Hanes, Sunday Olaniyi, Suzanna Scott, Synchrodogs, Tara Lewis, Tracy Brown, Trina Merry, Valerie Carmet, Victoria de Lesseps, Victoria Selbach, Winnie van der Rijn, Zac Hacmon, Zach Grear
CURATORIAL STATEMENT
“At its core, UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance is a powerful reflection of art’s enduring role in activism. The exhibition not only reflects on the political and social forces that threaten our fundamental rights but also empowers viewers to take part in the resistance. As we celebrate The Untitled Space’s 10th anniversary, this exhibition honors a decade of artists who have used their platforms to speak out against inequality, oppression, and injustice. UPRISE 2025 continues our mission to amplify voices that are too often silenced, challenging the systems that perpetuate inequality while offering a hopeful vision for the future—one where justice, freedom, and human dignity are not just ideals, but realities.
I am incredibly proud of the artists we have had the privilege to work with over the last decade. The works in this exhibition not only respond to the political climate but also serve as a call to action. They remind us that despite the setbacks, we hope that the power of resistance, creativity, and solidarity will continue to shape a more just and inclusive future. It is a reminder that the struggle for equality and justice is ongoing and requires our collective engagement. This exhibition is deeply personal for me, as an artist, curator, and advocate for social change. It is an exploration of how art can be an act of protest, how it can inspire hope in the face of adversity, and foster solidarity in the fight for justice. At The Untitled Space, we’ve spent the last decade pushing boundaries, and this exhibition continues that legacy with urgency and purpose.” – Curator Indira Cesarine
About The Untitled Space
https://untitled-space.com
The Untitled Space is a contemporary art gallery located in Tribeca, New York, founded by artist and curator Indira Cesarine in 2015. The gallery is dedicated to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions that challenge societal norms and amplify marginalized voices, with a particular emphasis on social justice, activism, and gender equality. The Untitled Space has established itself as a space where art intersects with culture, using creative expression to address pressing global issues through mediums of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, and performance art. As the gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary, it continues to uphold its commitment to elevating artists who push boundaries and ignite conversations that spark change.
Press on The Untitled Space includes Vogue (US), Vogue Italia, Forbes, Newsweek, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, i-D Magazine, Dazed, Artnet, Artsy, Hyperallergic, Marie Claire, CNN Style, Huffington Post and The New York Times among many others. For more on The Untitled Space exhibitions and artists, view Wikipedia.
About Art4Equality
https://art4equality.org
Art4Equality is a nonprofit initiative launched in 2019 by Indira Cesarine, supporting art exhibitions, films, and public art projects that center on themes of equality, with a focus on female-identifying artists and their allies. The mission of Art4Equality is to create empowering artwork and exhibitions that can impact social change, raise awareness, and inspire communities. Additionally, the initiative provides mentorship opportunities for artists and facilitates special programming such as panel discussions, performances, and educational events, all aimed at promoting equality and inclusivity in the arts.
Art4Equality is a sponsored initiative of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts service organization, dedicated to supporting innovative and impactful arts programming that fosters inclusivity and community engagement.
About Indira Cesarine
https://indiracesarine.com
Indira Cesarine is an artist, curator, and founder of The Untitled Space gallery in Tribeca, NY, Art4Equality a non-profit initiative supporting equality in the arts, and celebrated media publication The Untitled Magazine. As an advocate for social change, Cesarine uses her platform to promote activism and equality through art. Her curatorial vision has shaped The Untitled Space into one of New York’s leading contemporary art galleries, known for its commitment to underrepresented voices and critical engagement with the issues of our time. Through both The Untitled Space and Art4Equality, Cesarine has created a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art, empowering artists to use their work as a tool for transformation and social justice.
