Title: 5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World | The Green Hub
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5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World
‘Trashion’ Artist Marina DeBris
Animator & Artist Jeff Hong
Photographer Paul Nicklen
Realist Artist Zaria Forman
Political Street Artist Banksy

Content: 5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World | The Green Hub
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5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World
Olivia Burton
Communicating difficult issues to the general public, such as climate change and racism, can be challenging. This is where different forms of communication come in from documentaries to sculpture. Artist-activists, using their creative skills to create and educate. Arts and culture are essential in society; allowing people to explore ideas and evoke emotions, even produce change. Everyone knows the horrific video of the straw pulled out of the turtle’s nose which has probably a catalyst in sparking the plastic straw revolution. ‘Art does not show people what to do, yet engaging with a good work of art can connect you to your senses, body, and mind. It can make the world felt. And this felt feeling may spur thinking, engagement, and even action.’ – World Economic Forum, Why art has the power to change the world, 2016
There are countless artists and creative changing the world each day, influencing change and rippling positive ideas with their work.