World News Tonight” is an installation at the chashama Window Space by David Greg Harth. The provocative exhibit explores mainstream media’s proclivity towards the crisis of morality through the exposition of negative news. The exhibit includes hand-picked newspapers, magazines, articles and videos harping on death, dying, disgust, defame, disillusion, defeat, war, greed and corruption that have captured the world’s attention for the last 15 years. The world is full of positive stories exemplifying love, heroism, generosity and charity however it is the negative news that consistently grabs the first page. The artist seeks to discover what the public truly wants to hear.

David Greg Harth is a visual artist based in New York. His work ranges from performance to video, photography, interactive work, drawing, installation, and poetry. He has exhibited in various galleries and art spaces nationally and internationally. Harth has recently completed a two-week art residency in Palestine.

Viewers may view the installation from the sidewalk during normal business hours or may enter the installation at given hours when a news attendant will be present. Mon May 17, 9am-7pm Tue May 18, 9am-2pm Wed May 19, 9am-7pm Thu May 20, 9am-7pm Fri May 21, 9am-7pm

Viewers may enter the installation during these hours: Sun May 16, 12pm-4pm Mon May 17, 4pm-7pm Tue May 18, 9am-2pm Wed May 19, 5pm-10pm Thu May 20, 5pm-8pm Fri May 21, 3pm-7pm Sat May 22, 11am-3pm Sun May 23, 11am-4pm

chashama’s programs are made possible by the generous support of: the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York City Council, Carnegie Corporation, Dramatist Guild Fund, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Tides Foundation and through private donations from individuals.