SaveArtSpace is proud to present The Things That Bind Us, a public art exhibition on ad space in Los Angeles, CA, opening June 27, 2025, curated by Nakeyta Moore.

What are the forces that tether us—to each other, to history, to systems both visible and hidden? The Things That Bind Us explores the intricate threads that shape identity, relationships, and our movement through communal spaces. Binding can symbolize care, tradition, survival, and belonging—woven into language, religion, commerce, and culture. Yet, it can also confine, reinforcing power structures, systemic oppression, and generational cycles beyond our control.

In dense urban landscapes, where diverse communities intersect, The Things That Bind Us examines the complexity of belonging. Our cities embody both the weight of systemic constraints and the resilience of underground communities. They hold the push and pull of wealth, power, and preservation alongside the fusion of cultures, aspirations, and identities. Within this, “the diversity within the diversity” becomes a lens to explore how connection and constraint coexist.

In a perfect dichotomy, billboards serve as both literal and symbolic platforms for art—shared experiences made visible to all, yet elevated high above the streets, distant enough to provoke a moment of reflection. They remind us of the forces that grab our attention, guide, and unconsciously shape us, even as we navigate the rush of everyday life.

We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between March 24, 2024 and May 12, 2025. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on ad space in Los Angeles, CA.

Open call for art ends May 12, 2025. There is a $10 donation per image submission to participate, each donation is tax deductible and goes to producing the public art. Selected artists will be announced after May 26, 2025. Public art will be installed June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA, and will be on view for at least one month.

Curator

Nakeyta Moore is an art advisor, curator, and performance artist dedicated to fostering dynamic, immersive experiences that challenge conventional boundaries. Through her curatorial vision and evocative performances, she creates thought-provoking narratives that celebrate culture, identity, spirituality, and our connections to Earth and each other. 

Connect with Nakeyta at @gogogoldie_ent & @artloudla.

SaveArtSpace

Founded in 2015, SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and foster a message of social change that benefits the working class. By placing culture over commercialism, SaveArtSpace aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives and activists.