Times Square Arts is joining forces with Project for Empty Space to kick off the BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) cross-country tour and traveling exhibition of over 100+ rotating artworks housed inside of a 27-foot box truck advocating for Trans Rights, LGBTQ+ Liberation and Queer Joy.

Wrapped in a text-based Barbara Kruger design featuring her iconic phrase “Your Body Is A Battleground,” the Body Freedom Truck will play host to celebratory and interactive events that include Truck Talks, workshops, resource fairs, and live performances.

To mark the beginning of this national tour, join us in Times Square on September 4th and 5th for a special lineup of free public programming including an opening night dance party with back to back sets by Pauli Cakes, DOLLNXTDOOR, and Princess Peggie and a protest sign making workshop with Christen Clifford.

On the road to broadening awareness of the right to safe, legal, and accessible health care, the BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) traveling exhibition is a celebration of bodily autonomy that positions art and artists at the forefront of critical dialogue and political advocacy.

BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) in Times Square is presented in partnership with The Armory Show as a part of Armory Off-Site, the fair’s outdoor art program featuring large-scale artworks across New York City’s parks and public spaces. After the kick-off festivities in Times Square, the Body Freedom Truck will stop at NYU on September 6-8 before heading to Newark, NJ. Check the tour stop schedule below to see if the Body Freedom Truck is coming to a city near you!

BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) in Times Square

Wednesday, September 4

12pm: Body Freedom Truck Unveiling

• Featuring a live performance by Resistance Revival Choir

5-8pm: Opening Night Dance Party

• Featuring b2b DJ sets by Pauli Cakes, DOLLNXTDOOR, and Princess Peggie

Thursday, September 5

12-6pm: Body Freedom Truck Open

2-5pm: Signal Celebration: A Signmaking Workshop for Bodily Autonomy with artist Christen Clifford

2-6pm: Voter Registration with Headcount

Artists Showing In NYC Sept 4-5, 2024: Adama Delphine Fawundu, Aimee Koran, Alannah Farrell, Amaryllis R. Flowers, Ameya Okamoto, Ana Mendieta, Andrea Bowers, Anindita Dutta, Ashima Yadava, Barbara Kruger, Baseera Khan, Bhasha Chakrabarti, Carlos Hernandez, Carmen Winant, Caroline Sinders, Chitra Ganesh, Chloë Bass, Christen Clifford, Chris E Vargas, Coyote Park, Damien Davis, David Antonio Cruz, Demian Dinéyazhi’, Dread Scott, Eric Hart Jr, Erin Riley, Felipe Baeza, Helina Metaferia, Jay Michelle Elizondo, Jesse Mockrin, Jonathan Lovett, Kambui Olujimi, Katrina Majkut, Laurie Simmons, LJ ROBERTS, Maddie Provost, Marilyn Minter, Michele Pred, Mickalene Thomas, Naudline Pierre, Nina Osoria Ahmadi, Noormah Jamal, Portia Munson, Ridikkuluz, Robert Andy Coombs, Roopa Vasudeva, Ron Norsworthy, Rupy C. Tut, Ryan Mcginley, Shahzia Sikander, Terrell Villiers, Texas Isaiah, Thank God For Abortion & Viva Ruiz, Tuesday Smillie, Wardell Milan, and Yolanda Hoskey.

BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) Tour Schedule

• Times Square, NYC: September 4-5
• New York University: September 6-8
• Newark, New Jersey: September 9-10
• Washington, D.C: September 12-14
• Iowa City, Iowa: September 17 - 20
• Kansas City, Kansas: September 21
• Los Angeles, California: September 27-28
• San Francisco, California: October 15
• Tempe, Arizona: October 16-19
• Austin, Texas: October 30 - November 2
• Houston, Texas: November 7-9
• West Palm Beach, Florida: November 14-16
• Miami, Florida: December 3-10