#art-and-activism

#art-and-activism

The mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes illustrates the burden of witnessing the hardships faced by migrants and highlights the loss of meaning in freedom.

The Sahara Marathon has continued to shine a light on the resilience of the Sahrawi people, bringing attention to their plight and struggles through art.

The "Third Toilet" installation, adorned with the trans Pride flag colours, aims to protest against the recent ruling on trans rights and redefine inclusion.

Davit Giorgadze's new book, All the Love and None at the Same Time, is a ten-year emotional archive that documents his complex feelings toward Georgia.

Rich Tu’s desktop wallpaper embodies a frenetic energy, featuring a captivating mix of organic shapes and floral elements that express a chaotic yet calming presence.

I think one thing that art can help with is to remind us about this once more. When we're together, we feel that we're not powerless.

"Drag in and of itself and people fulfilling their liberation through drag is a movement. Adding climate justice to that is another movement. It's an ecological movement sandwich."

The exhibition illustrates how art can act as a catalyst for environmental dialogue, inviting public participation to address pressing global crises while dismantling boundaries of traditional exhibition spaces.

The recent protests in L.A. sparked solidarity rallies across the Bay Area, showcasing how art can mobilize communities around crucial immigration issues.

Azov holds a special place in my heart, mirrored by the sentiments of many Ukrainians. This collaboration feels like a continuation of our shared journey-it began with my appearance at Kornit Fashion Week London, clutching the Help Mariupol Azovstal Now poster that captured global attention, and it has evolved through pieces like the embroidered Prayer for Azov in our Vesnyanka collection.

The festival aims to connect art with health, showcasing authors like Viet Thanh Nguyen and Roxane Gay while facilitating tough conversations and celebrating joyous moments in literature.

...art's ability to define its own laws in the face of lawful violence in unjust systems...sending messages that can be passed on.

On the 16th of last April, at dawn in Gaza, at the age of 25, the photojournalist Fatma Hassona and ten of her relatives were killed by a missile that struck their house.

"Tenderness is the word that keeps coming to mind while watching Alex Ketley's 'An Approximation of Resilience.' The dance is unfailingly, unflaggingly, extraordinarily tender."

The oscillation between purity, beauty, and misery on Earth is reflected in art, highlighting how these contrasting experiences shape perception and truth.

Amidst the grim offerings of the Chicago International Film Festival, I found comfort in documentaries that remind us transformation and hope are never far away.

I recoiled at the pain. It was heartbreaking, seeing the images of children being put on the boats by their parents knowing that they may never see them again.

Join us for Dragmocracy on October 12th, a night filled with pride, drag, debates, and free drinks, empowering our community to vote and make history.

Teresa Margolles stated, "We pay this tribute to [Karla La Borrada] and all the other people who were killed for reasons of hate. But, above all, to those who live on, to the new generations who will defend the power to freely choose to live with dignity." This illustrates the artwork's purpose as a memorial and call for respect and understanding towards the trans community.