Art show aims to shed light on Marc Fogel, others wrongfully incarcerated in Russia
Sometimes a little recognition goes a long way.
Marc Fogel, a 1980 Butler Senior High School graduate, was detained in Russia at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport in August 2021 with slightly more than a half-ounce of medical marijuana. After a trial, he was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison.
In order to bring some awareness to Fogel and others detained in Russia, Pittsburgh artist Tom Mosser is organizing an event April 1 called “Make Your Marc.” The event calls on local artists to create their own artwork about Fogel that will be on display in the Brightspace Room at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh.
Artists interested in showcasing their work can reach out to Mosser on his Facebook page or email him at tommosserart@mac.com.
