Ramos, Afonso Dias
Activism (Documents of Contemporary Art)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780854883141
- author:
- Ramos, Afonso Dias
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Whitechapel Gallery
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 21 x 21 centimetres (0.60
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Activism is a timely exploration of the complex relationship between art and social change. Artists have long used their skills to engage with and influence social movements, and this book examines the ways in which contemporary art is being used to challenge institutional frameworks and promote radical change.
The book considers a range of topics, from the role of art in protests and demonstrations, to the ways in which art venues and urban spaces are being reimagined to reflect issues of racial, class, and gender-based disparities. It also looks at the ways in which art is being used to address issues such as climate catastrophe, neoliberal accumulation, and ecological justice.
Through a range of case studies and examples, this book sheds light on the complex and often contradictory nature of activism in contemporary art, and asks important questions about the role of art in promoting social change.
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