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DESCRIPTION:Opening reception Thursday, November 1, 6-8pm; Exhibit runs November 1-30, 
 2018\n\nThe Human Rights Foundation (HRF) presents the work of North Korean 
 defector artist Song Byeok in an exhibit at the Minnesota Street Project, 
 located at 1275 Minnesota Street in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood.  
 The exhibit, "Longing for Freedom," is part of HRF's Art in Protest Program 
 and will be on view from November 1st through November 30th, 2018. The 
 opening reception will take place on Thursday, November 1st from 6-8pm. The 
 exhibit previously ran in Los Angeles and plans are being developed to take 
 it to other cities.  \n\nIn addition to the work by Song Byeok, HRF will be 
 showcasing an interactive art installation: the Flash Drives for Freedom 
 campaign.  The campaign is designed to disrupt dictator Kim Jong-un's 
 propaganda machine by empowering North Koreans with information from the 
 outside world. Attendees are invited to bring their old USB drives to the 
 exhibit and donate them to this cause. We will thoroughly wipe all donated 
 drives before loading them with pop culture, news, and video content. With 
 the generosity of donors from around the world and expertise from North 
 Korean defector organizations, HRF has sent more than 60,000 USB sticks 
 into North Korea. Donate your drives and join HRF's campaign to raise 
 awareness about the intersection of technology and human rights and the 
 impact of sending news and information into closed societies. \n\nSong 
 Byeok has been called the "Andy Warhol of North Korea" for his colorful and 
 provocative works. He spent seven years painting official propaganda 
 posters for the North Korean government, with images of happy rural 
 laborers and slogans lauding the country's happiness and prosperity. But 
 Song has also personally experienced the dark reality of life in North 
 Korea-he has suffered famine, been arrested and tortured, and spent six 
 months in a labor camp. Having finally managed to escape, he now uses his 
 art to draw widespread attention to the abuses happening in North 
 Korea.\n\nFree, must RSVP.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/10/22/18818398.php
SUMMARY:Song Byeok Longing for Freedom Exhibit - Opening Reception Nov 1, 6-8pm
LOCATION:Minnesota Street Project\n1275 Minnesota Street\nSan Francisco, CA 94107
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/10/22/18818398.php
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