In the medical field, “empathy fatigue” is used to describe a state of exhaustion when compassion towards patients becomes tiring. Applying this term to its latest exhibition, Andrew Rafacz has brought together seven artists whose works investigate empathy on a global scale.
Author Archives: Gabrielle Welsh
Gabrielle Welsh is a writer and reader based in Chicago, IL. She is the founder and editor of ON Journal, a small press book series, as well as the Managing Editor of THE SEEN. More of her work may be found at gabriellewelsh.co.
The Endless Work of Labor in the Age of Global Production
Through a wide range of artist projects and programs, Re:Working Labor asks us to locate our respective places in the global labor chain.
A Contemporary Approach to Religious Symbols
A small yet mighty exhibition, Fragments of a Crucifixion highlights moments of mourning, as well as joyful moments of faith and collectivity that continue in the face of traumas.