What are we supposed to think when protesters frame themselves in front of invaluable art pieces, capture the attention of those around them, and begin to “destroy” these pieces in the name of the environment? Art museums are meant to protect and preserve some of the most valuable pieces of
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AI is the topic anyone and everyone talks about; schools, social media, and politicians all love to talk about AI and the benefits or drawbacks it offers society. More recently, there’s been a new addition to the AI topic: its role in surveillance technology. We’ve seen an increase in
On April 15, 2019, thousands of climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion in London joined together to partake in several demonstrations across the city, all of which took place in unique and interesting artistic forms. These demonstrations lasted a full ten days, causing major disruptions throughout London due to the
In the current digital landscape, where social media reigns supreme, nearly every facet of culture has had to adapt to the relentless evolution of technology. From shopping to advertisements, what once was done in person has now transitioned to being through large app platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat.
In March 2024, pro-Palestinian activists destroyed a 1914 painting of Lord Balfour at Trinity College, part of the University of Cambridge in the UK. The artwork had been cut and spray painted in protest of the notorious Balfour Declaration and its relevance in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arthur James Balfour
Everyone with an Instagram account has probably seen them. In the wake of tragedies and discussions involving racial violence, restriction of rights, and sexual assault, you’ll most likely see a bold, eye-catching infographic calling attention to the event on numerous Instagram stories. Infographic activism is a phenomenon that has taken
Anonymous activist art collective, Indecline, made headlines with a series of illegal art displays. In the summer of 2016, amidst the presidential campaign, the unidentified artists erected a 6-foot-5 clay and silicone sculpture depicting a naked Donald Trump on the streets of San Francisco. The sculpture elicited a sensational reaction
Native American activist in the state of California are on a mission to tear down statues that celebrate the goals and achievements of Confederate leaders. The most recent case came from the small town of Arcata, California located in the northern part of the state. In the main city plaza
The Guggenheim Museum is facing a lot of flak lately. They reason behind this is because they are holding an exhibit with dogs. These dogs are faced towards each other and are running on a treadmill. Even though the museum states that it is intentionally challenging animal activist are not
When I think about art I think of it as an expression of ones ideals, beliefs or viewpoints. By this definition one can consider protesting as a form of art because it is taking action to support a certain belief. Peaceful protesting has continuously been utilized throughout our history to