Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg

Artist in 📍 Washington, DC

Question what you think. Curiosity is the new outrage.

Creator of @inamericaflags

[Information is Beautiful Awards @infobeautyaward]

In America: Remember. by @sbfirstenberg. https://t.co/NJ13kjsRAA

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

@inamericaflags immersed us in 700k small flags, each representing a life lost to COVID. If we had done the same installation this year, a million flags would cover the @TheNationalMall like this. (Courtesy https://t.co/c6nHwrAstN) #reflectionsonloss

[Lincoln's Cottage @LincolnsCottage]

#ReflectionsonLoss is an annual social media campaign to raise awareness of the impact of #grief. This year's theme is visualizing loss. At the heart of our Grief exhibit is a "tree of light" statue by @HowardRevis w/ leaves honoring lives lost & loved. Follow the hashtag today.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

The origin story of the white flags: Blackburn Flags manufactured over 700k flags in a handful of days, using special film that catches the light. Three different states housed the material/flags before they arrived at @theNationalMall at dawn on Sept. 14, 2021.

@inamericaflags

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Next: How to get all those flags planted in three days…

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

It has been one year since an amazing team of folks helped me blanket @TheNationalMall with white flags to honor those who had died of COVID. To remember all those lost, to honor those remaining, and to recognize my team, over the next few days I will take you behind the scenes.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

She spent days (and one all-nighter) creating a layout that would accommodate all the flags. (I estimated max 630k flags. I was so wrong.) After the flag design was set, we sited signage, benches, and reception stations.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

That sea of white flags fluttered for just 17 days, but will remain a vivid image, one that honors the continuing losses. Thank you, thank you to the 1,000 volunteers and the supporters who helped bring this art to our nation! We will remember. @inamericaflags

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

A year ago today we transformed @thenationalmall into a national place of mourning. The Trust and the #nationalparkservice provided us a beautiful, reverent space in which to honor each person who had died of COVID.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Protect Them continues in Rockville tomorrow Sept 17 5-8 pm and Thursday, Sept. 22. Learn more about the installation at https://t.co/Dd7Nv0Z2XQ.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Rockville is going purple to raise awareness around drug addiction. Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg debuts her interactive audio-visual installation, Protect Them, exploring the surging mental health struggles young people are facing. Rockville Town Center Park

[DCist @DCist]

Check out the DC Shorts Film Festival, hit up the Back-to-School Book Sale at Petworth Library, or take in jazz or folk music at outdoor concerts at events around D.C. this weekend. https://t.co/ckYtmaGDeh

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Rockville "Goes Purple" for opioid addiction awareness: "Protect Them" art installation opens tonight

https://t.co/0RO12H9iyN

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

The installation will be open beginning Thursday, Sept. 8 from 5-9 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 9 and 10 and Sept. 16 and 17; and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Learn more about the installation at https://t.co/Dd7Nv0Z2XQ.

[City of Rockville @Rockville411]

Bethesda artist Suzanne Firstenberg's interactive “Protect Them” art installation arrived in Rockville Town Square earlier this morning! The installation is part of the city's Rockville Goes Purple campaign, encouraging awareness and open dialogue when it comes to addiction.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

The Empty Fix Project has arrived in Rockville, Maryland. The artwork, “Protect Them” is about preventing addiction. Open to the public Thursday evening.
#addiction #mentalhealth #emptyfix

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

The pandemic catapulted us into a world of psychological pain. One consequence of this collective trauma is addiction. My art series on #addiction begins this week, art about educating, healing, and protecting ourselves, loved ones, and today's youth. #mentalhealth #emptyfix

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

Each flag in the installation memorializes a loved one lost to COVID. They are to be preserved as we continue our journey as a country in grief. Message us here to volunteer in Bethesda, MD in the ongoing effort to document and archive each flag.

[rani – Resilience Action Network International @rani_action]

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“The plane is still crashing, and it is super hurtful to families to not somehow acknowledge that the pain is still there.” @sbfirstenberg (the artist behind @inamericaflags memorial) and others speak with @nytimes

⏱️ 15 minute #longread

https://t.co/i7L4gZZhTv

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

2nd Annual #MarchtoRemember was amazing. Special thanks to Hannah, Chris, Rosie and all the organizers. The work of remembrance continues!  

@survivorschange @inamericaflags @TheWHN @lovingmemory19 @FamiliesUSA @mayamcnulty @unitybandsorg #ForeverYellow #SupportCOVIDSurvivors

[Paul Edward Parker @projopaul]

@projo: “This art is meant to call attention to the immense loss of life that has happened because of COVID and to bring us an opportunity to grieve together,” said Suzanne Firstenberg, the artist.
https://t.co/BLPrEmtMCA

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Rhode Island Remembers blankets the RI State House Lawn with almost 4,000 white flags memorializing those we lost to COVID19. Join @RICouncilChurch to honor and reflect throughout the week and at the closing gathering Sat 7/2 7pm
https://t.co/LRFoyPCJPr

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

In America: Rhode Island, Remember opened last weekend on the Statehouse Grounds. The exhibition is open through July 2nd.
https://t.co/GDddvHQkZs