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Institute of Contemporary Art San José

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It’s Not Us. It’s You

December 10, 2019 by SJICA

It’s Not Us. It’s You: An exhibition that explores the inevitability of rejection in our lives. Guest curated by artist Ray Beldner, It’s Not Us. It’s You features artists who respond to the reality of rejection with subversion, self- reflection, humor and brutal honesty. As part of the exhibition, Beldner compiled a book of artist rejection letters, which were displayed in the ICA galleries. An open-mic session for rejection confessions also took place during the exhibition’s opening reception.

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