Video: Yonatan H. Mishal

Old Glory is an installation and participatory performance piece inviting audiences to engage with the American flag symbol in a personal way. The installation features a large red string flag, a blue Connect Four game, and a white picket fence. During the performance, participants are invited to drop a penny through the game and make a wish. The artist cuts a string from the flag, ties it around the participant's wrist, and wishes for their dream to come true. The performance debuted at SVA on June 29, 2022, and was well-received, leading to an invitation from Starta Arta Gallery in New York to present it again on December 7, 2022. This document briefly captures the SVA performance.