Political and Protest Art
Art makes and is made by politics. Art is a frequent go-to for activists, advocates and revolutionaries hoping to catalyze an otherwise apathetic public into action. Art is a critical ingredient for symbolizing and preserving political status. Art is perceived as a valuable investment for building and cementing state power. And of course, art is the subject of political contestation. Throughout time and across continents art is featured as one of the most prominent vehicles for expressing, organizing, and catalyzing political sentiment.