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A History of Protest Art Through Examples - From Ai Weiwei to Banksy
May 18, 2016
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Content: A History of Protest Art Through Examples - From Ai Weiwei to Banksy | Widewalls
A History of Protest Art Through Examples - From Ai Weiwei to Banksy
Artwork (s) In Focus, Top Lists, Socially Engaged Art
May 18, 2016
Elena Martinique
What is the scope and impact of protest art? As Adorno famously wrote, ' all art is an uncommitted crime', meaning that art challenges the status quo by its very nature. Thus it can be argued that all art is political in the sense that it takes place in a public space and engages with an already existing ideology and dominant discourse. Yet, art can often become dangerously and explicitly political and serve as a powerful weapon. Throughout the history of social movements and social revolt, art has always reacted against oppression, violence, injustice, and inequalities. Addressing socio-political issues and challenging the traditional boundaries and hierarchies imposed by those in power, art can open up space for the marginalized to be seen and heard and contribute to the social change by producing knowledge and solidarity or simply raising awareness. In this way, the personal life and work of the artist transcends the individual and speaks meaningfully to a larger audience bringing together the political and human functions of art. Interested in collecting protest art? Check out this rebellious sculpture by Ai Weiwei! Since many variations of protest art can be found throughout the history, it is difficult to establish the beginning of this politically engaging artistic expression.