How The Steel City Inspired Artwork Featured In The 57th Carnegie International

By Kiley Koscinski,

Published October 10, 2018 at 5:29 PM EDT

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Artist Mel Bochner's piece "I Don't Get It/I Still Don't Get It," 2017, will be included in this year's Carnegie International Exhibition.

Courtesy of the artist and Peter Freeman, Inc., New York

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Artist Mel Bochner's piece "I Don't Get It/I Still Don't Get It," 2017, will be included in this year's Carnegie International Exhibition.

Courtesy of the artist and Peter Freeman, Inc., New York

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Artist Mel Bochner's piece "Seriously?" 2018, will be included in this year's Carnegie International Exhibition.

Courtesy of the artist and Peter Freeman, Inc., New York

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Artist Mel Bochner's piece "Seriously?" 2018, will be included in this year's Carnegie International Exhibition.

Courtesy of the artist and Peter Freeman, Inc., New York

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Carnegie International curator Ingrid Schaffner stands in front of Sarah Crowner's Wall (Wavy Arrow Terracotta), 2018.

Bryan Conley / Courtesy of the Carnegie International

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Carnegie International curator Ingrid Schaffner stands in front of Sarah Crowner's Wall (Wavy Arrow Terracotta), 2018.

Bryan Conley / Courtesy of the Carnegie International

One of the oldest collections of contemporary art, the Carnegie International, debuts its 57^th edition to the public on Saturday.

The exhibition features work by 32 artists and artist collectives, many of whom accepted invitations to visit Pittsburgh in advance -- well before collaborating on various pieces. Curator Ingrid Schaffner previews a bit of the work, including pieces inspired by their time in town.

Diane Powell (president of Black Women for Positive Change in Pittsburgh) and Micki McDonough (Moms Demand Action)

Later in the program, 90.5 WESA editor Chris Potter breaks down new changes to the Allegheny County Democratic Committee following an abrupt resignation by now-former executive director Mark Salvas.

And the local chapter of Black Women for Positive Change is gearing up to host its 6th annual Week of Non-Violence. Local chapter president Diane Powell and Micki McDonough of Moms Demand Action celebrate their student partners, explain what they hope to accomplish and invite the community to participate in a spate of Pittsburgh events through Sunday, Oct. 21.

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