Conclusion

The uniqueness of the COVID-19 pandemic has left quarantined Americans with a lot of time on their hands. Social media has become a way for businesses to interact with consumers, a place to celebrate everyday heroes, a place to escape uncertainty, and a place to gather. This exhibition is representative of the variety of ways that Milwaukeeans are coping with being quarantined, social-distancing and these uncertain times. This exhibition is an example of the ways that we have managed to stay “together apart.”

The archive itself has two social media accounts, twitter and Instagram, that show some of the items collected from the community. You can follow them both @covid19_mke.