Artists

Erika Rothenberg

American, b. 1950

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  • Erika Rothenberg, America's Joyous Future, 1990–91
    A black message board with white, all-caps text reads: "EVENINGS AT 7 IN THE PARISH HALL." A daily schedule catering to different vulnerable populations is listed below, ending with "SUNDAY SERMON 9 A.M. 'AMERICA'S JOYOUS FUTURE.'"
    1. Long A black message board in a silver locked case has white, all-caps text. The headline reads "EVENINGS AT 7 IN THE PARISH HALL." Below, a vertical schedule lists "MON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS," "TUE ABUSED SPOUSES," "WED EATING DISORDERS," "THU SAY NO TO DRUGS," "FRI TEEN SUICIDE WATCH," "SAT SOUP KITCHEN," "SUNDAY SERMON 9 A.M.," and then in quotes "AMERICA'S JOYOUS FUTURE."