Someday, all this (2021) uses hundreds of early 20th-century postcards to offer a commentary on the impact of climate change on the American landscape. The work explores the migration forced by climate change and the unjust socioeconomic systems that got us here. The artist handpaints on the original postcards, which are a combination of black and white photography with color lithographic printing, to shift existing narratives. Literally turning Americana on its head, Opdyke challenges how we understand our past and calls us to action for brighter futures.
Artist Bios
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David Opdyke
David Opdyke (b. 1969, Schenectady, NY) makes art that explores globalization, consumerism, and civilization’s abusive relationship with the environment. His work is held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, and The Washington Convention Center in DC. In 2020, Phaidon published a book based on his large-scale postcard project, This Land, including essays by Lawrence Weschler and Maya Wiley. In 2022, Opdyke collaborated with the Climate Museum in its first temporary exhibition in Soho, NYC. In 2025, WNET Public Media commissioned and broadcast Opdyke’s 30-minute animated film Waiting for the Future. He lives and works in Ridgewood, Queens.
Organizations
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The Climate Museum
The Climate Museum is the first museum in the U.S. dedicated to climate change and climate action. The Museum uses arts and cultural programs to educate visitors about the climate crisis and offer ways for visitors to take civic and collective action.
Someday, All This
Featuring: David Opdyke
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