Adam Khalil is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans across film, video, installation, and performance. His art is known for its intersection of indigenous culture with contemporary issues, as well as its political and social commentary. Khalil's work is often experimental and challenges traditional forms of storytelling. He has collaborated with other artists, including his brother Zack Khalil, on projects that explore themes of identity, history, and power. Khalil's work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Biennial, and the Sundance Film Festival. One of Khalil's notable works is Empty Metal, a feature-length film that he co-directed with Bayley Sweitzer. The film explores the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the rise of right-wing extremism. It features a diverse cast of characters, including a punk band, a queer couple, and a group of anti-fascist activists, who come together to resist the oppressive forces that threaten their communities. Empty Metal is a powerful and timely critique of the current political climate in the United States. Khalil is also a writer and curator, and has contributed to various publications and exhibitions. He has written essays on topics such as indigenous futurism and the politics of representation in art. Khalil has curated exhibitions that showcase the work of emerging artists, particularly those from underrepresented communities. He is committed to using his platform to amplify the voices of marginalized artists and to challenge the status quo in the art world.
Adam Khalil, multidisciplinary artist, indigenous culture, contemporary issues, political commentary, experimental, storytelling, collaboration, Empty Metal, right-wing extremism, resistance, writing, curation, marginalized artists
Adam Khalil is an American artist whose works explore themes from indigenous culture and how they intersect with modernity. He often combines his own art practice with social and political advocacy. His works are renowned for their playful, yet poignant critiques of contemporary power structures. He has exhibited his work at the Museum of Modern Art, the New Museum in New York, the Walker Art Center, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and many other venues around the world. Important works of his include the video installations 'And No More Shall We Part' and 'Oglala Mixtape' which reflect on the issues of Native American sovereignty and the aftermath of colonialism. His works have also been featured in numerous film festivals and exhibitions, including the Sundance Film Festival, the New York Film Festival, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, and the Whitney Biennial. Adam Khalil’s art is often described as experimental, queer, indigenous, and politically minded. He has been awarded fellowships by the Jerome Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Ford Foundation.
Adam Khalil, American artist, experimental, queer, indigenous, politically minded, video installations, Oglala Mixtape, And No More Shall We Part, Museum of Modern Art, New Museum, Walker Art Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Whitney Biennial, Sund
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