From Italy to England, Sweden to Spain, Oakland to New York, the book bloc has surfaced as a street protest tactic in which people create and use shields that resemble giant books. These shields are both practical and symbolic in asserting the power and importance of culture, while protecting protesters from the police.

 

Join students, educators, community organizers, artists, and others for an interactive afternoon of two book bloc artshops and a slideshow discussion.

 

12-2pm: book bloc artshop session #1

 

2-3pm: slideshow discussion of book bloc histories & practices

 

3-5pm: book bloc artshop session #2

 

* Please bring cardboard 2.5 feet by 3 feet, we will supply the rest of the materials!

 

This workshop is in conjunction with Interference Archive's exhibition Book Bloc! Runs through Wednesday, April 24

Can't make the workshop? We've posted instructions on how to make your own book shield on the Interference Archive blog!