The DegeneraTe Show

Travel back in time, why don't you, to the 1937 "Degenerate Art" exhibition in Munich, which opened 80 years ago on July 19. Organized by Adolf Ziegler and the Nazi Party, it usurped 650 works of art from German museums that were created by Jews, criticized German people, were abstract or expressionist or portrayed nature in ways other than realism, with the goal of ridiculing the work. Of course, this is now some of the most important art ever made. Now let us return to the present day, where 50 artists have organized a show to focus on such concerns as the environment, racism, native rights, immigration, Islamophobia, police brutality and much more. And although the current political situation may not be funny, some of the work here is satirical, if not proudly degenerate. (Opening 7-10 p.m. Fri. Continues noon-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and July 29-30, 3-7 p.m. July 27-28. Red Garage Studio, 3640 Garfield Av. S., Mpls. redgaragestudio.com)

ALICIA ELER