Politics Is Personal in “Turn the Volume Up!,” a Powerful Show of Protest Art at the Nasher Museum

“Turn the Volume Up!” at Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art is a potent reminder for every emerging woman artist: your voice holds power. This exhibition of protest art, named after a line from a Zohran Mamdani speech, directly urges viewers to engage politically. For artists building their careers, this signifies a crucial trend: major institutions are actively showcasing work that speaks to contemporary social and political landscapes. It validates the immense impact art can have beyond aesthetics, encouraging you to channel your perspectives, passions, and calls for change into your practice. Your art can, and should, turn the volume up on critical conversations. — Source: ARTnews

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