Pollinate

“Through making these beautiful AR works accessible to so many people all over the world, we actually bring more awareness to these public spaces again. I feel like we walk past these statues and sculptures all the time without even looking up, or when you do look up you so often say: ‘Who is this dude? I have no clue.’ But now, in this very beautiful and playful manner, such questions and contentions are opened up in a new way.”

We are thrilled to announce that our latest editorial piece is live on the site. Sit with the directors of to hear about the genesis, impact, and future of this meaningful project.

Pictured is “Solar Symphony” by Storm Ritter.

The pair of marble lions which stand in front of the New York Public Library represent Patience and Fortitude. While the lions represented by the statues are male, their species is unambiguously matriarchal: it is the females of the pack who orchestrate major hunting parties, and nurture and protect their young from attack.

By placing her digital monument of Angela Davis alongside Patience and Fortitude, artist Erin Ko illuminates a parallel between the dynamics which dub lions “the king of the jungle”, and society’s perception of the historic Black Panther Party. While popular media concentrates on the fierce and crucial contributions of men such as Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, it is often overlooked that roughly two-thirds of the organization was comprised of women. Many of the services they provided revolved around the community care of children, including the establishment of after school programs, meal programs, and medical clinics.

The United States of Women has partnered with to call attention to a number of initiatives which demand advancements such as diverse representation in government, the cancellation of student loan debt, and the delivery of five critical policies women need to survive and thrive. Visit the discovery map to learn more.

Pictured is “Mr. Backlash (Angela Davis)” by Erin Ko