Art Against Death

Our Mission

Art Against Death will be the largest art collaboration of individuals protesting the use of capital punishment by death in the United States.

Our Vision

To demonstrate the power of art, connecting through insurmountable obstacles, to help end the death penalty in the United States.

How It Works

Artistic Collaboration

"Art Against Death" invites the creation of artworks, both individual and collaborative in protest of the death penalty and use of torture (solitary confinement).

Art by Proxy

Working with an artist sentenced to death, create an interpretation of their technique and work at scale. Record their music. Perform their theatrical works. 

Take the artist, their concepts, and their work made in a "toilet cell" and bring it to the outside world.

Host or Sponsor an Event

Art Against Death is at its grassroots beginning. Through a collaborative partnership with the Justice Arts Coalition and volunteer coordination, Art Against Death will start with one piece, one donation, one event, and one news story to help us reach our goal.

Our Goal: A Monumental Display

The culmination of our project sees the combined artworks displayed at the United Nations Assembly in New York City, symbolizing a unified stand against murder on the 22nd annual World Day Against the Death Penalty, Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Our Founders

Yuri Kadamov, a Lithuanian citizen, and Rejon Taylor, both incarcerated in solitary confinement on federal death row in Indiana.

Endorsements

"Art Against Death" has garnered support from influential figures and organizations worldwide, including a blessing from Pope Benedict in 2012, alongside encouragement from the European Union and other global leaders.

Join Us

"Art Against Death" has the potential to make a profound societal impact. However, realizing such a monumental project is beyond our means alone. We invite you to embrace this cause and mobilize the necessary resources and people to bring it to fruition.

We're eager to hear your thoughts and hope you will consider joining this project as your own.

Thank you for your consideration.

Together, we can make a difference.

Sincerely,

Yuri Kadamov, Principal Artist

Holly Harper, Art Against Death Program Coordinator mx.holly.harper@gmail.com