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The art of activism and the activism of art
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The art of activism and the activism of art

by Gregory Sholette

This study examines the rise of activist art since the 2008 financial crisis, analysing the merging of professional practice with political protest. It explores how artists address systemic exploitation and authoritarianism through cultural activism and social utility.

Accession 24880 ISBN 9781848224414 Publisher Lund Humphries
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