#ProtestArt

[supersardineburial]

I am still offering FREE COMMISSIONS to anyone who donates to vetted Palestinian or Sudan fundraisers. There's no minimum amount, and you get to have an custom-made digital artwork. Pretty neat, right? C'mon, save a life for the price of a sandwich, please <3 Conditions: you need a proof of donation and a way to verify the fundraiser is not a scam (for your own sake too). Social media have so many up-to-date vetted lists, you can google one, I believe in you.

[mushroomyhouse]

A big and beautiful @hehymnhis shop update is here 🥰 Brand new specialty paper prints and holographic stickers adorned with handcrafted queer art 🌈

🌈 mush.house/hehymn 🌈

[palaeoiris]

🌟✊ Join the movement for liberation with our debut Palaeo Artivist sticker collection where passion for paleontology meets the fight for liberation! 🌈📢

Featuring the iconic Peneroplis Foraminifera, shaped like a horn to symbolize the power of speaking loudly and boldly, these stickers are both a nod to Micropalaeontology and a call to action for Trans and Intersex liberation.

Dive into the intricate world of (micro)palaeontology while proudly displaying your support for trans and intersex rights. Our designs, adorned with the colours of the Transgender Pride and Intersex Pride flags, are a testament to the intersection of science and activism.

These stickers aren't just for personal use – they're meant to be seen and heard by all. Stick them on laptops, notebooks, water bottles, and all smooth public surfaces you can find to spark conversations and inspire others to join the fight for equality and justice.

Whether you're a student, scientist, palaeontology enthusiast, or ally, now is the time to stand up and make your voice heard. Let's create a world where everyone can live authentically and freely. Together, we can make a difference. ✊🏳️‍⚧️

GET THEM HERE: Etsy Store | Teepublic* *recommended for USA-based people and those interested in more than stickers

[floraenox]

“the arrests.”

Going back to an old style of paper-made collage with some digital editing. Representation of a traumatic scene of police repression during a local queer led Pride/anti-genocide demonstration. This was my way to process and translate my feelings about that moment of chaos and terror.

[aimrenatus]

“I am (still) trans if; You call me by the wrong name. You refer to me by the wrong pronouns. I do not take hormones. I do not have surgery. I dress any which way. These things do not make me trans. I am (still) trans.”

[blockforest]

Think these are probably the perfect stickers (if I do say so myself) for the past couple of days - Tories mauled at the local elections and todays opulent farce. Available over on my shop

[addictedgallery]

Get Your Art Fix!

"Not fragile like a flower…fragile like a bomb." ~ Unknown

"Revolution Is Female" by Rasha Eleyan, 2024

Series: Revolution Is Female

Arty-Fact: “My series Revolution Is Female serves as a way to deal with unexpected change – and trying to revolt against rules that are beyond my control.

“The series features still life art that is loaded with symbolism and is undeniably from a female perspective. It touches on women's rights and men’s authority, a demanding art market and trying to make sense of a world gone astray.” ~ Rasha Eleyan

See It On Your Wall

[impermanent-art]

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‘Go Forth & Protest’

New work by Erre in South Central L.A.

[amysnotdeadyet]

#100cats no.29 is for everyone they want to erase, black and queer, trans and female, brown and jewish, and all the rest. persist. #catskull #protestart #inceptionkitties #alwayspunchnazis https://www.instagram.com/p/CoieHbSJ1ok/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[imageculte]

Sélections de quelques visuels de la campagne « Les Grondements des Terres » qui entend s’opposer à quelques grands projets inutiles et nuisibles dans le canton de Vaud (Suisse) :

Le 4 mars au petit matin, une petite troupe s’installe dans le bois de Moulin d’Amour à Vufflens-la-Ville. Elle compte s’opposer à un projet de gravière qui menace la destruction de cet espace. C’est le premier acte d’une campagne d’actions… (source : Dijoncter)

Chacun de ces « cartons » introduit une infos, un dans une logique de zine virtuel. Outre le fait que je trouve cela très très beau (en particulier les illustrations), je trouve cela aussi très efficace. Ils et elles ont un site web, mais le communication semble se faire surtout via un compte Instagram, et un fil d’infos sur Telegram.

[leyba]

LOOK WHATS IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR! MONSANTO book 13 a curse on #monsanto #protestart #curseart #politicalart #handmadebooks #blackmagicart #blackmagic #eroticart #beadwork #indianart #art #foodonyourface #artwar#yeahyeahyeah #kareno https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2yq_dLfxt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sigaluna]

׳הדם על הידיים שלכם׳ לזכרה של הנרצחת השמינית מתחילת השנה אדיסי אלבנה ז״ל. ולציון ממשלה חסרת לב שמצביעה נגד איזוק אלקטרוני שיכול היה להציל את הנרצחת הבאה. The blood is on your hands! In memory of the eighth murdered since the beginning of the year, the late Addisi Albana. And to point out a heartless government that votes against an electronic shackle that could have saved the next murdered woman. . . . #woman #womenlife #women #womenlifematters #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womenlifefreedom #protest #protestart #israel #resist #blood #contemporaryart #contemporary #illustration #sigaluna https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNCfCYoAxc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[arthistoriansdiary]

Untitled (Your body is a battleground)

Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Your body is a battleground) (1989). Photographic silkscreen on vinyl, 284.48 x 284.48 cm.

Barbara Kruger's compelling work Untitled (Your body is a battleground) continues to resonate as a powerful statement in the realm of feminist art. This piece, created for the 1989 Women’s March on Washington, delves deeply into the ongoing debate over women’s bodies and reproductive rights, capturing the enduring struggle through a stark visual medium.

Decoding Kruger's Iconic Visual Statement

Kruger's artwork employs a striking black-and-white photograph of a woman's face, split down the middle into positive and negative exposures. This visual split suggests a dichotomy, reflecting the polarized views on women's autonomy over their own bodies. Overlaying this image are the bold, red words: "Your body is a battleground," a phrase that has become a rallying cry in the fight for reproductive rights and gender equality.

The Power of Symbolism in Feminist Art

Kruger is known for her graphic approach, often merging text with mass media images to challenge viewers and provoke thought. In Untitled (Your body is a battleground), the directness of the textual message combined with the confrontational gaze of the woman’s face compels the audience to consider the personal and political implications of the body in societal debates. The use of red, often associated with danger, power, and passion, enhances the urgency of the message.

Historical Context and Enduring Impact

Created during a time of significant political activism concerning women's reproductive rights, this artwork was part of Kruger’s broader critique of power structures and identity politics. It was not just a piece of art but a part of the visual and textual propaganda used during demonstrations, encapsulating the essence of protest art by blending the boundaries between art and activism.

The Continued Relevance of Kruger's Message

Decades after its creation, Untitled (Your body is a battleground) remains relevant, as debates over reproductive rights continue to be contentious in various parts of the world. Kruger’s work is a reminder of the ongoing struggles and the power of art to influence and reflect societal issues.

Engaging the Viewer: Art as Activism

Barbara Kruger’s work is a poignant exploration of identity, autonomy, and resistance. It challenges viewers to reflect on the implications of viewing the body as a site of conflict and control. As we continue to witness debates surrounding body autonomy and reproductive rights, Kruger's work encourages ongoing dialogue and activism.

Reflect and Respond

What other artworks have you encountered that powerfully address social or political issues? How do they compare to Kruger's method of integrating text and image to communicate a message?

[therewasabrowncrow]

Protest art from Just Seeds and Protest Stencil

Solidarity images free for public use:

[ano07]

Today is the 1st of May, International Workers’ Day or International Labor Day also known as May Day. “Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains” #mayday #1may #1Mai #internationalworkersday #internationallaborday #Europeanholiday #springholiday #may1st #blackandwhite #handportrait #handselfportrait #lafetedutravail #tagderarbeit #ziuamuncii #workersday #workersunite #internationalworkersday #workersrights #workerscompensation #workersoftheworldunite #protestart #bnw #bnwphotography #blackandwhitephotography #handselfportraits #fistintheair #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonusa #nikoncreators #nikonphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/COVuhL-j9Wd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[addictedgallery]

“The most radical act of rebellion today is to relearn how to dream and to fight for that dream.” ~ Nadya Tolokonnikova

“RAGE: Nadya Tolokonnikova Pussy Riot” is on view at OK Linz, Austria through October 20, 2024.