#artactivism

[mishawaks]

As part of a protest against the war in Ukraine, I organized an exhibition of my works at the Russian pavilion during the #labiennale and few other places W ramach protestu wobec wojny na ukrainie zrealizowalem wystawę swoich prac na rosyjskim pawilonie podczas la biennale i kilku innych miejscach #jebacputina #stopwar #war #wojnanaukrainie #ukraina🇺🇦 #ukrainianwar #jebaclukaszenke #fuckputin #fucklukashenko #art #streetart #polishart #artisaformofactivism #postvandalism #activism #artactivism #artwork #artoftheday #sztukaulicy #protest #protestart #sztukawspółczesna #contemporaryart #venice #venezia #venicebiennale https://www.instagram.com/p/CdC_i01OrP2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[arthistoriansdiary]

Untitled (Your body is a battleground)

Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Your body is a battleground) (1989). Photographic silkscreen on vinyl, 284.48 x 284.48 cm.

Barbara Kruger's compelling work Untitled (Your body is a battleground) continues to resonate as a powerful statement in the realm of feminist art. This piece, created for the 1989 Women’s March on Washington, delves deeply into the ongoing debate over women’s bodies and reproductive rights, capturing the enduring struggle through a stark visual medium.

Decoding Kruger's Iconic Visual Statement

Kruger's artwork employs a striking black-and-white photograph of a woman's face, split down the middle into positive and negative exposures. This visual split suggests a dichotomy, reflecting the polarized views on women's autonomy over their own bodies. Overlaying this image are the bold, red words: "Your body is a battleground," a phrase that has become a rallying cry in the fight for reproductive rights and gender equality.

The Power of Symbolism in Feminist Art

Kruger is known for her graphic approach, often merging text with mass media images to challenge viewers and provoke thought. In Untitled (Your body is a battleground), the directness of the textual message combined with the confrontational gaze of the woman’s face compels the audience to consider the personal and political implications of the body in societal debates. The use of red, often associated with danger, power, and passion, enhances the urgency of the message.

Historical Context and Enduring Impact

Created during a time of significant political activism concerning women's reproductive rights, this artwork was part of Kruger’s broader critique of power structures and identity politics. It was not just a piece of art but a part of the visual and textual propaganda used during demonstrations, encapsulating the essence of protest art by blending the boundaries between art and activism.

The Continued Relevance of Kruger's Message

Decades after its creation, Untitled (Your body is a battleground) remains relevant, as debates over reproductive rights continue to be contentious in various parts of the world. Kruger’s work is a reminder of the ongoing struggles and the power of art to influence and reflect societal issues.

Engaging the Viewer: Art as Activism

Barbara Kruger’s work is a poignant exploration of identity, autonomy, and resistance. It challenges viewers to reflect on the implications of viewing the body as a site of conflict and control. As we continue to witness debates surrounding body autonomy and reproductive rights, Kruger's work encourages ongoing dialogue and activism.

Reflect and Respond

What other artworks have you encountered that powerfully address social or political issues? How do they compare to Kruger's method of integrating text and image to communicate a message?

[babytoothdesignstudio]

A Comment on Air Quality In New York City. By, Babytooth (me).

[theurgencyofstorytelling]

Art: Jenny Holzer

[danelzik]

Rundgang Kunstakademie Düsseldorf 8.-12. Februar 2023 Täglich 10 - 20 Uhr Foto 1: #monaschulzek @mona_schulzek Foto 2: #MioZajac @mio.zajac Foto 3: Protest #rundgang #rundgang2023 #kunstakademiedüsseldorf #kunstakademie #students #düsseldorf #contemporaryart #highlights #kunstindüsseldorf #kunstausstellung #düsseldorf #knstkdmdssldrf #rundgangkunstakademiedüsseldorf2023#artoftheday #artistsoninstagram #modernekunst #artacademy #artactivism #contemporaryart #kunstliebe #kunstliebhaber #künstlerleben #sculptures @knstkdmdssldrf (hier: Kunstakademie Düsseldorf) https://www.instagram.com/p/CojZy4io_IR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[belogaev]

Altea, Spain

[paulawiegmink]

A huge thank you to Ronny for signing the poster! 🤗🐾🐾🐾 In support of FLOE and Betsy, the rescued laboratory Beagle. Take action: http://forlifeonearth.eaction.online Visit for more info: https://www.besureisofficial.com/say-no-campaign.html facebook.com/besureis www.betsybeagle.org #ronny #supermodel#activism #vivisection#betsybeagleambassador #floe#savinglife#artspeaks #saynomore #sayno #animalactivism#animalactivist #artforanimals #animalsinart#art#arte #artistsunite#beagles#artactivism #beaglesofinstagram #artactivist #poster #action #savetheanimals #sign #unite #passionforlife #lifeonearth #originalartwork #wiegminkart (at Dunsborough, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClADPllBigq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[trascapades]

📸#ArtIsAWeapon #NewExhibit "Resistance For Freedom" Group Photography Exhibition October 27- November 17, 2022 Hamilton Landmark Galleries, #Harlem. Reposted from @enfocoinc_ **LINK IN BIO** En Foco is proud to announce the upcoming community exhibition, Resistance for Freedom, hosted in collaboration with the Hamilton Landmark Galleries and the National Conference of Artists, and curated by @khickmanphotography. Resistance for Freedom features the works of @visually_conscious, @jeremynative, Francely Flores, and Lawrence Sumulong #exhibitions #artactivism #socialjustice #socialjusticeart #enfoco #nuevaluz #communityexhibition #BlackGirlArtGeeks https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOCg3BgU5-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[r-alan]

Posted @withrepost • @tedxmilehigh When R. Alan Brooks wanted to write a graphic novel on the eve of the 2016 election, his friends were protesting in the street. Was he being vain or self-indulgent? Art can both frighten a dictator and inspire people to change the world. Brooks explains in his inspiring talk why activism requires your art. Brooks is an author, educator, musician, and podcast host who is animated by the belief that art can change the world. Click the link in our bio to watch his full talk. #tedxmilehigh #tedx #artactivism #blackart https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHH9HOvwL7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lifesapolyp]

Posted @withregram • @r.a.r.e.advoc8 OPEN CALL FOR COLLABORATION—please share! Halloween may be right around the corner, but fact of the matter is it’s ALWAYS “Fright Night” when you’re disabled in an ableist society. Between medical gaslighting, inaccessibility, and the ableism engrained into the fabric of our civilization, living disabled with chronic/invisible/mental/rare/physical conditions makes for real life horror stories which is why I am turning this Halloween into the perfect collaborative opportunity to amplify the spine-chilling situations society forces upon the disabled and chronically ill. “Horror Stories From The Ableist Society” seeks to bring together creators, advocates, and patient leaders to share stories that are terrifyingly real and exposes some of the true horror ableism brings to our lives. These stories will be shared across multiple platforms including the @diversability blog with author credit always being included. This *international opportunity is open for all disabled souls, whether you’re chronically ill, neurodivergent, invisibly disabled or prefer to call yourself a spoonie. *Caregivers/parents of non-speaking souls CAN submit what they’ve watched their child experience. Deadline to submit is 9/9 at 11:59 PM ET—join the collaboration by submitting your story at bit.ly/HSFTAS (link in bio!) Please spread the word & tag anyone you’d think would want to take part 🖤 — ID: a black background with a hand drawn zombie arm with slimey green skin dripping off its bumpy lavender bones holds a sign that reads “Horror Stories From The Ableist Society: a call for collaboration. Submit your story at bit.ly/HSFTAS (all caps) by @r.a.r.e.advoc8”. — #SpookySeason #DisabilityPride #StoryTelling #CallForSubmissions #RepresentationMatters #ArtActivism #HorrorStories #Ableism #CommunityCollaboration #Collaboration https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDvqcGu_8-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[obsesivcreativ]

This is part of the beautiful central green at @unibirmingham campus, all the major buildings surround it. So you are forced to walk through wildflowers and avenues of trees all the time - very good for the soul! ... #phd #phdlife #phdresearcher #distancelearning #phdstudent #phdresearch #historyofartstudent #historyofart #historyofartresearch #researcher #trees #campus #campuslife #transgenderart #nonbinaryart #artactivism #activism (at University of Birmingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdvei86I6o6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[abwwia]

Andi Schmied pretended to be a billionaire to infiltrate NYC’s most exclusive and expensive homes, which only cater to the unbelievably wealthy and privileged.

Follow @andischmied ig

Touring homes up to $85 million, she wanted to see and photograph how the 1% of the 1% lives in one of the most iconic and expensive cities in the world.

To do so, she had to transform herself from an artist into a convincing billionaire almost overnight.

But while snapping 25 penthouses she discovered a world of high rise apartments sitting empty in a city facing a housing crisis.

via Vice YT

An excellent art (social) project _ unveiling NY housing crisis and how super rich (and real estate agencies) are screwing over all the rest of us. #repost

Learn about the "Private Views" by Hungarian born Artist and an Architect Andi Schmied.

#andischmied #PalianShow #womensart #ContemporaryArt #PostContemporary #artbywomen #homelessness #newyorker #capitalismkills #socialart #artactivism #housingscam

[antoniofse]

Hugging universes . . . . . #procreate #digitalart #illustration #art #drawing #digitalillustration #procreateart #digitaldrawing #artistsoninstagram #digitalpainting #instaart #digitalartist #artwork #orgullo #gayart #gayartist #lgbtcommunity #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqart #queer #queerart #queerartist #illustrationnow #lgbtart #loveislove #artactivism #artposts #hoscos #antoniofse (at Puente De Vallecas, Madrid, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZq_gQoBOP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[purdahocad]

Wear a mask.

Wash your hands.

Practice physical distancing. 

[paulawiegmink]

A huge thank you to Dr. Andre Menache for signing the poster in support of the @onefight.unite Say No global awareness campaign supporting Betsy Beagle ambassador for FLOE (For Life On Earth) For more information to support this campaign please visit: https://www.besureisofficial.com #onefightunite#sayno#floe#lifeonearth #artactivism#awareness#animalactivist #artforlife#artspeaks#campaigns #supportingacause #beagles#primates #rabbits#animalrightsactivist#art #animalrights#conservationartist #animalslover#artistforconservation #animalsinart#sciencefacts#animelife #support #artistsforconservation #betsybeagleambassador (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CknKh-XP_Ld/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=