the things that bind us

SaveArtSpace is proud to present The Things That Bind Us, a public art exhibition on ad space in Los Angeles, CA, opening June 27, 2025, curated by Nakeyta Moore.

What are the forces that tether us—to each other, to history, to systems both visible and hidden? The Things That Bind Us explores the intricate threads that shape identity, relationships, and our movement through communal spaces. Binding can symbolize care, tradition, survival, and belonging—woven into language, religion, commerce, and culture. Yet, it can also confine, reinforcing power structures, systemic oppression, and generational cycles beyond our control.

In dense urban landscapes, where diverse communities intersect, The Things That Bind Us examines the complexity of belonging. Our cities embody both the weight of systemic constraints and the resilience of underground communities. They hold the push and pull of wealth, power, and preservation alongside the fusion of cultures, aspirations, and identities. Within this, “the diversity within the diversity” becomes a lens to explore how connection and constraint coexist.

In a perfect dichotomy, billboards serve as both literal and symbolic platforms for art—shared experiences made visible to all, yet elevated high above the streets, distant enough to provoke a moment of reflection. They remind us of the forces that grab our attention, guide, and unconsciously shape us, even as we navigate the rush of everyday life.

Public art will be installed June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA, and will be on view for at least one month.