Projects tagged
Civil Liberties
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On The Artistic Activism of Emory Douglas
Read more: On The Artistic Activism of Emory Douglas“The solidarity came in the artwork—it spoke a language that transcended borders.” Emory Douglas “Art is a powerful tool, a language that can be used to enlighten, inform and guide to action,” Emory Douglas has said.1 The former Minister of…
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Raise Your Umbrellas: How Denise Ho went from Cantopop queen to pro-democracy activist
Read more: Raise Your Umbrellas: How Denise Ho went from Cantopop queen to pro-democracy activistIn Hong Kong in 2014 the song Raise Your Umbrella by Denise Ho and Anthong Wong became an anthem for the pro-democracy movement known as the Umbrella Revolution. The song was written after police fired tear gas into the crowds…
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“Stand Up, Sisters (《姐姐妹妹站起来》)”: The Miserable Past of Chinese Prostitutes
Read more: “Stand Up, Sisters (《姐姐妹妹站起来》)”: The Miserable Past of Chinese Prostitutes“Stand Up, Sisters” tells the story of a rural girl who journeys to Beijing for a family visit, only to be deceived and forced into prostitution, suffering unthinkable hardships. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, these women…
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Brick X Brick
Read more: Brick X BrickBrick x Brick is a public art performance that builds human “walls” against misogyny. It is organized by the Public Displays of Affection, a collective of artists, designers, educators and organizers that engages in nonviolent direct art action. During the…
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Voices of Freedom: The Impact and Legacy of Tania Bruguera’s #YoTambienExijo
Read more: Voices of Freedom: The Impact and Legacy of Tania Bruguera’s #YoTambienExijoThe beginnings of the #YoTambienExijo movement were born on 17 December 2014, when President Obama announcement a landmark warming of the 53-year chill between the United States and Cuba. “When I first heard about the Cuba-US reconciliation it had a…
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Ali Ferzat, Who Fearlessly Wields His Pen as a Powerful Weapon Against Oppressive Regimes
Read more: Ali Ferzat, Who Fearlessly Wields His Pen as a Powerful Weapon Against Oppressive RegimesAli Ferzat, the daring political cartoonist from Syria, fearlessly wields his pen as a powerful weapon against oppressive regimes. His illustrations pierce through the fabric of authoritarianism, revealing the raw truth that lies beneath. Despite facing unimaginable brutality, Ferzat’s indomitable…
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North Korean Artist Hopes Reverse Propaganda Will Change Lives Back Home
Read more: North Korean Artist Hopes Reverse Propaganda Will Change Lives Back HomeSong Byeok is one of the most acclaimed Korean artists living today. He is from North Korea, where he was a propaganda artist for the North Korean government for two decades. After defecting in 2002, Byeok has turned his prolific…
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Pussy Riot Bring Their Music and Activism To Montreal
Read more: Pussy Riot Bring Their Music and Activism To MontrealPussy Riot are spreading their protests and activism beyond Russia. Away from Vladimir Putin’s censorship, they’re bringing their voices to Canada – a place where their message of resistance is resonating. On Nov. 1, as a chilling cold filled the…
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Artist Rufina Bazlova uses embroidery as a form of ‘gentle protest’
Read more: Artist Rufina Bazlova uses embroidery as a form of ‘gentle protest’Rufina Bazlova is not afraid to surrender her art to activism. Born in Belarus, a former Soviet republic ruled by the authoritarian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko for 29 years now, Bazlova knows all too well that being apolitical is a privilege…
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good
Read more: Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 GoodIn conjunction with the GUTS world tour, Olivia has launched Olivia Rodrido’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom. A portion of the…