someday is now 1964

Editor: This is Corita Kent's "someday is now," a vibrant serigraph print. The bold, blocky lettering juxtaposed with snippets of text has a powerful, almost protest-like feel. What social narratives do you see embedded within this work? Curator: Kent's work powerfully intertwines faith, social justice, and pop culture. Note how the large "SAFEWAY" alludes to consumerism while the embedded text references Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. What does it mean to place these elements together? Editor: It feels like a commentary on the American dream itself, highlighting both its promises and its inherent contradictions. Curator: Precisely. Kent urges us to examine the role of corporations and individual responsibility in achieving a just society. This piece serves as a call to action, challenging viewers to consider their place within these complex systems. Editor: I see it now; the artwork really encourages intersectional thinking. Curator: Absolutely. Art can bridge social movements and philosophical inquiry.