Created on 2024-02-07

The image is an artwork titled "The United States of Attica" by artist Faith Ringgold, created in 1971. It consists of a map of the United States, with each state outlined in black over a background with two primary colors: red on the left half and green on the right half of the map. Black text is superimposed over the entire map detailing various historical events, conflicts, and violent episodes that occurred throughout the nation's history. The top of the map includes the title “THE UNITED STATES OF ATTICA” and a dedicatory statement that reads “FOUNDED BY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON SEPT. 13, 1971 AT ATTICA PRISON, N.Y. WHERE 42 MEN GAVE THEIR LIVES IN AN HEROIC STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM…” followed by a mention of "THE JUDSON THREE." The entries within each state on the map mention instances of violence or conflict, dated and with casualty figures when applicable. Examples include "KOREAN WAR 54,246 DEAD 103,284 WOUNDED," "SLAVERY 1772-1863," and "CIVIL WAR - WAR OF 1812-1815." At the bottom, a disclaimer states, "THIS MAP OF AMERICAN VIOLENCE IS INCOMPLETE PLEASE WRITE IN WHATEVER YOU FIND LACKING." Please note that due to the small text and the image quality, not all details and events listed on the map are legible in the description provided here.

Created on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be a map of the United States titled "The United States of Attica". It highlights various historical events and conflicts that have occurred across different states and regions, such as the Attica prison uprising, the Mexican-American War, the Spanish-American War, the Indian Wars, and the Civil War. The map uses a predominately red and green color scheme to denote different states and regions, and it includes numerous annotations and labels describing these violent historical events. The overall tone and presentation of the map suggest a critical perspective on the history of violence and oppression in the United States.