“6 BILLION PERPS…â€Â? is a collection of works by Andy Warhol and contemporary artists, including The Yes Men, Preemptive Media, Jay Critchley, The Institute For Figuring, Hugo Kobayashi, Trevor Paglen, Marjetica Potrc, Cai Guo-Qiang, Greg Kwiatek, Bobby Pickett and Horseback Salad, Steffi Domike-Suzy Meyer-Ann Rosenthal, and Bob Bingham.Patty DeMarco, Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association, will also be on hand to discuss the year long celebration of Rachel Carson’s legacy.Matt and Patty will speak at Green Drinks on Friday, March 16, at The Warhol, located at 117 Sandusky Street, on the North Shore, Pittsburgh, 15212, at 5:30 PM.Admission is free when you let the folks at the door know you are there for Green Drinks!
Bring your friends and colleagues to hear about the this showcase of a diverse collection of art works, including textiles, videos, paintings, drawings, inflatables, photography and music, all directing attention to the topic of global warming. These works serve to raise awareness of our current state of affairs, including U.S. policy, natural disasters, the destructive power of corporations, and the harmful effects of carbon production in the food industry as well as initiate public dialog about the issue. Meet others who share a common interest – join environmentalists, journalists, academics, elected officials, green builders, green businesses and health care professionals, chemists, developers, artists, students and just about anyone who is interested in a better Pittsburgh environment. It’s a great way of catching up with people you know and for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network.