People's United Nations General Assembly at the Hammer Museum

05/12/2015

Fabulous article from our delegate for the Philippines, Carren Jao!

Artist Pedro Reyes' "People's United Nations" gathered 190 delegates from 140 countries within a room for one weekend.

05/11/2015

Senior Curator Anne Ellegood and Carolina Guillermet

05/05/2015

pUN Fact: Did you know that over 140 countries were represented at the People's United Nations General Assembly Hammer Museum this weekend? And that over 160 delegates convened to discuss global concerns while at the same time forging new friendships?

Thank you to all of the delegates that came, participated, opened yourselves up to both the silly aspects and the very serious conversations that made up the General Assembly this weekend! This is an art work that depended on YOU and your willingness--you BROUGHT IT and it was truly trans-formative for all who witnessed! We will be adding photographs to the page through the next few weeks and will also add images and your bibliography to the Hammer web site, but in the meantime enjoy this storify aggregate of all the social media posts regarding this weekend! I hope you will continue to share your thoughts and images from the weekend and if you would like me to have your thoughts for our project file or post your image here on this page, just email [email protected]

With great appreciation,
January (and the rest of the pUN team)

https://storify.com/hammer_museum/the-people-s-united-nations-general-assembly-at-th

May 2-3, 2015 | http://bit.ly/PeoplesUN

05/03/2015

The issue of population control is a tough problem to solve, but discussions about this topic are sparking great brainstorming ideas.

05/03/2015

Delegates share phrases in the language of their countries

05/03/2015

This weekend's delegates representing 140 countries!

05/03/2015

Delegates from Israel and Palestine share their thoughts after a country therapy session: "It's inspiring to remember that everyday people want to solve the issue and have peace. The therapist reminded us to maintain naivety and not let power politics get in the way."

05/03/2015

Time to vote!

05/03/2015

Delegates share thoughts on today's second topic: should ma*****na be legalized?

05/03/2015

Delegates enjoying debating with Pedro Reyes, the artist behind

05/03/2015

The flag flying over today's proceedings is marked with the seal, inspired by the hamsa symbol. Here, the hamsa represents openness, protection of the planet, and the world's five populated continents.

05/03/2015

Lively discussion as delegates share perspectives on the topic of gender equality