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I really liked this digital image of the artist for climate. For me it puts a sense of hope back into me and the world and that people do care and do see what’s happening. The artist : Asia Percales Title : Save The Planet project : artist for climate https://artistsforclimate.org/

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To be Young, Gifted and Criminalized by Mark Harris can be found at the International Museum for Activist Art in San Francisco, or online below:

https://www.activistart.org/mark-harris/

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Location: San Francisco, U.S.

Mark Harris is a mixed media artist who combines his passions for social justice, activism and art making to create a unique visual vocabulary that he uses to engage his audience on some of the most critical issues facing society today. He has expanded his practice to include mentoring at-risk youth through art education programs. Harris is currently teaching youth at the Beacon Center, the African American Art & Culture Complex and is also working with the ArtSpan Youth Open Studios program as an Artist Mentor for youth artists in San Francisco.

"My artwork expresses the real visceral outrage that a lot of African Americans have about the violence we're still subjected to in the 21st century. For centuries, we have been told not to speak out about it. You don't have to like it. It's not only my history. This is American history." - Mark Harris
Mark's Website
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Location: San Francisco, U.S. Mark Harris is a mixed media artist who combines his passions for social justice, activism and art making to create a unique visual vocabulary that he uses to engage his audience on some of the most critical issues facing society today.

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	I chose this artwork because it was so immediately impactful to me. It shows an uncomfortable truth about America today. A young black child can be gifted, talented and successful in the classroom. And on that same day can be killed by the police, who hold the right to exercise violence on behalf of the state. In one such situation, that child is judged by the color of their skin, not the quality of their person. A horrific tragedy that repeats itself on the news, and a tragedy that is built into or a consequence of policing and policy in America today. Particularly after the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, where police stood by at length as children died inside the school. Watching Uvalde unfold in the media in real time, I watched the police officers stop and arrest parents who wanted to go in and save their children because the police wouldn’t. In 2023 what the ____ is our relationship with police?

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	I chose this artwork because it was so immediately impactful to me. It shows an uncomfortable truth about America today. A young black child can be gifted, talented and successful in the classroom. And on that same day can be killed by the police, who hold the right to exercise violence on behalf of the state. In one such situation, that child is judged by the color of their skin, not the quality of their person. A horrific tragedy that repeats itself on the news, and a tragedy that is built into or a consequence of policing and policy in America today. Particularly after the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, where police stood by at length as children died inside the school. Watching Uvalde unfold in the media in real time, I watched the police officers stop and arrest parents who wanted to go in and save their children because the police wouldn’t. In 2023 what the ____ is our relationship with police?

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To be Young, Gifted and Criminalized by Mark Harris

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Here I Stand Kapernick by Imar Hutchings

https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/conversations-2020/

I chose this picture because Collin kapernick is one of the symbols or icons of the Black Lives Matter movement. Living in the Bay Area, we are in the heart of the 49 Nation. During football season, you see “Gold Blooded” and “49 faith full” everywhere. I remember everyone was a fan of Kapernick, until he took a knee and a stand against police brutality. The backlash and hate he received was swift and severe. The act of taking a knee is nothing new. I played sports all through grade school and anytime someone was hurt the entire field or court would take a knee as a sign of solidarity and respect. This same pose can be seen throughout history in the military, religion, and even in royalty as a sign of respect. This pose also caused the death of many people, primarily black men. Collin taking a public stand against police brutality showed how quickly people can turn on you when they don’t agree with you or your beliefs.

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i think its facsinating because a picture can only tell a meaning that has value to you. The average person would look at this painting and call it simple, while it is true that there isn't much going on, the meaning behind the picture represents our life as a whole.  we can see here a little girl that unfortunately is out of reach of a balloon. now, why is this so powerful? Our society is continuing to lose its meaning and hope for others day by day, the idea of the fleeing love represents the constant hatred people have for each other forcing them to lose their love for each other. People are lost and havent found their true purpose and meaning in life. its the sad reality nowadays and it continues to hurt more and more people everyday.
This  well-known artwork goes by the name Banksy is "Girl with a Balloon."
https://www.theartstory.org/artist/banksy/
Banksy
Girl with a Balloon.
Street Art

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Analysis of Addie Wagenknecht Digital Art, “Asymmetrical Love”

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Analysis of Addie Wagenknecht Digital Art, “Asymmetrical Love”

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This art or project appealed to me because it perfectly depicts surveillance technology and the current day. It demonstrates digital art that is both aesthetically pleasing and meaningful. I have always thought that people and technology were inextricably linked, and that's still mostly true now. They are both indistinguishable, mutually advantageous, and mutually destructive.
Addie Wagenknecht is an American/Austrian artist who was born in 1981. She has a background in computer science, and she expanded her creative work with the construction of open-source hardware, including Laser Saur and CUBIT, which have been utilized extensively in hackerspaces worldwide. Her work reflects her interest in feminism and gender inequities, especially in the computer industry, while taking a critical stance against information processing and technological surveillance.
She made her piece of digital art titled "Asymmetric Love” in 2013, and its dimensions are (39 x 59 inches). The project is an elaborate chandelier replica constructed from DSL Internet cables, steel, and CCTV cameras. By transforming the CCTV gear into a common item, Wagenknecht aimed to make a statement about the pervasiveness
The image blends our natural ability to recognize asymmetrical interactions, like when two people love each other. It mirrors our modern digital infrastructure, where information and the capacity to watch others define social status. The goal of Asymmetric Love was to look like a famous baroque chandelier. It endeavors to resemble something the audience has seen before, so they don't notice that CCTV cameras are recording them. Surveillance is an immediate threat, yet people dismiss it as being one. Museums quartier Vienna commissioned the sculpture for their FACELESS exhibit. Addie Wagenknecht needs to foresee how a piece will turn out.  The artist claims it takes a lot of work to develop these concepts before starting. All generative artists can relate to this. It's an enjoyable process overall. Acknowledging and analyzing modern surveillance technologies is a fundamental and critical cognitive ability. Most of our comprehension of modern technologies depends on our ability to identify their models or make others appreciate them and articulate what we feel about these technologies.

Link: https://www.activistart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wagenknecht_asymmetric-love.jpg

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I chose this picture because I think it hold power to those who don't fight and help change important social issues. As citizens, if we want to make a change we all have to stand and fight together in order to accomplish those wants. All of our voices and experiences matter in every social issue. Even if you cant directly relate to a social issue, your solidarity with those who are directly effected really makes a difference. For example, I went to a Roe vs Wade march, and it was really comforting to see men in the march fighting for women's rights as well.  Those who do have more privilege even though they aren't directly effected should speak up and help fight for people who are being directly effected because everyone's voice counts.

LINK: https://thegreats.co/artworks/silence-is-violence

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I chose this artwork because it embodies the feeling of being stuck between both cultures. For example, I’m Mexican, but I’m not really cultured as one. My Spanish is no where near as good as my family that is in Mexico. In a sense, I’m westernized. But then also, I feel that most white Americans just see me as a Mexican guy. Thus, leaving me stuck between the two cultures. This picture really captures that feeling.

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I chose this picture from the “Puffin Cultural Forum”. In this art work he used collages to piece it together. The reason i chose this is because i remembered when this was such a big issue that was occurring. Black Lives matter is a social issue that is very important. Colin Kaepeenick decided to kneel down during the national anthem at a NFL game. The reason for this was to protest unrelenting police violence against black communities. He kneeled in hope of substantial progress toward solving racial inequality. Even though he was receiving so much criticism, there were many other athletes that stood with him and did the same.

link:
https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/gallery-archive/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1a6EBhC0ARIsAOiTkrH4Nwz3B4prr90_G064A7omz6aey9YDyskJUhneRaFBgq-NL0uDJtwaAoM4EALw_wcB
project : Conversations 2020

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This piece titled, "Syrian Daily 9/11" by artist Tammam Azzam is very powerful. I found this piece at the International Museum for activist art. (Link: azzam_syria911.jpg (1020×680) (activistart.org)

I choose this piece because of the meaning behind it. After the attacks on the twin towers that took place on September 11th of 2001, the entire United States unified and raised their flag in remembrance of those that died. This terrorist attack happened once in 2001 and is still remembered and honored to this day. However, what about Syria that is constantly receiving air strikes from the United States? Why are they not honored and remembered? Are the people of Syria worth less than the lives of Americans? Those are all the questions and statements this piece makes just by its name and image. It is because of all these questions that I choose this artwork.

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Break The Cycle- Upcycle by Maria Picassó I Piquer  

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I chose this artwork by Maria Picassó I Piquer because I loved the style and colors. I also thought it was adorable while spreading the positive message to up-cylce for environmental benefits. The website called The Greats allows artists and activist to share their art with a powerful purpose. This specific artwork is from the Artists for Climate collection which is a collection of open-license visuals that inspire climate action.

https://thegreats.co/artworks/break-the-cycle-upcycle

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

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As I was scrolling through The Puffin Cultural Forum website I came across Chapita. This is a very bright beautiful piece by Freddy Rodriguez. I chose this artwork because the bright colors and the big yellow flower in the top left corner caught my eye.
I like the different amounts of colors that were added and the hidden words on top saying, "Mis Mejores Amigos Son Los Hombres De Trabajo" meaning my best friends are working men. The Puffin Cultural Forum presents artworks from Freddy Rodriguez as well as Josephine Barreiro, Rodriguez Calero, and Gabriel Pacheco.
The Thinking in Spanish exhibit was displayed in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. I find it important to educate ourselves and recognize the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

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The Silent Evolution by JASON DECAIRES TAYLOR

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I chose to write about this piece due to the uniqueness and precision of the placements of the pieces. This artwork holds great significance for several reasons. First and foremost, it serves as a powerful statement about the need to conserve our environment. These sculptures are more than mere artworks; they act as artificial reefs that promote coral growth and provide a sanctuary for marine creatures. By creating this underwater world, Taylor aims to raise awareness and remind us of the fragility and beauty of our marine ecosystems. This piece can be viewed at https://www.activistart.org/jason-decaires-taylor/. The piece was created by The Silent Evolution by Jason deCaires Taylor on November 27, 2010. This underwater sculpture park, located off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, consists of over 500 life-size human figures on the ocean floor.

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"Homeless" by John McCombs RBA ROI on oil canvas

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The painting above depicts a homeless man eating on the street. Homelessness is an issue that continues to rise in states across the US. There isn't enough done to help the men and women that struggle to support not only themselves but their families as well. I personally really feel bad for those who are down on their luck. Going in a down spiral as time goes by. They're just as much of a person as anyone and deserve a second chance at life to help their issue. I think the painting greatly expresses the loneliness and depressive state many homeless might encounter.

The link
https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/about-us/news/homelessness-depicted-royal-society-british-artists

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I chose this piece because there's a lot more animals going extinct due to humans. We don't have much time on this planet if we don't fix the planet and save the animals. One missing animal could mess up the whole cycle and cause a lot of irreversible damage. I think the way the art helps marine life in the ocean as well as spreads a message on the importance of balance between humans and earth.

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The reason i chose this piece of work is because i feel like the battle of climate change is a huge aspect of todays world. and this artwork kinda puts you on the spot when you answer the questionnaire of what room your going into. based on your answers your going either to heaven or hell. i just find it a really cool concept and it shows how well you keep your carbon footprint small. Because we aren't the only ones on this earth and we are killing the wild life and plants that keep this world running for the future generations.
Artist: Bahia Shehab
Title: Heaven & Hell
Project: Climate change

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I choose this artwork piece design quite unique of the HASHTAG VIRGIN bight color make it pop out swan statue germ flowers picture image lady background because how color mix together animal living thing were flower two side column roll pattern swan facing together are in love each other male and women beautiful in a sense and statue look different ways express emotion page multiple impact staff tend to over look simply because the look color unique of the ways position women look like in 80s history were funny hat multiple design star flower showcase lot of germ and heart each roll pattern go different way heart go to pattern small and big germ have tiny little diamond around it of them and it can pull out on computer to write an email to all my friends

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This work of art is a part of the Climate Collection in the Fine Acts Studio. It is called “We Have To Talk” by Ina Gouveia. I chose this artwork because I believe climate change is a prominent issue today that needs to be talked about. This art piece showcases the need for a better relationship with our Earth. I love how the human in the image is placed on mother nature’s hand displaying a caring affection. It is an empowering sentiment and a perfect illustration of fighting climate change.

LINK:
https://thegreats.co/artworks/we-have-to-talk

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Jack Crying Raven Anderson's, "Native" from the Ramapough Lenape artist collection. https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/native/

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I chose this artwork because it represents the true Americans, the Natives who were here before the European's migrated across the Atlantic Ocean and their ancestors who have had to adapt to the Master Narrative of the White man's culture. While you can see that the patterns on his clothing are in native fashion you can see the hat itself is more modern but customized to represent the natives having to adapt to new ways while still trying to keep their heritage. He is wearing red to symbolize the pride he has for his culture and his people's and to support the fallen sisters and mothers who had been kidnapped, beaten, and/or killed by white immigrants. He is giving thanks to the Ancestors and the great spirit for allowing the Native people the ability to survive all of what the Eorpean has done. As I descend from and have native DNA and have women in my life that are recognized by the tribe I can relate to this, as it is always a family fear of them being kidnapped, sterilized, or killed for being Native Women. -Izzy
https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/native/

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Artist's name: Mear One
Artist's real name: Kalen Ockerman
Title: American Revolution
Project: 2021 ~ Psychonauts, Mirus Gallery

2020 ~ Event Horizon, The Chambers Project

2016 ~ 2016 Winter Invitational, Jonathan LeVine Projects

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https://www.activistart.org/mear-one/

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b. 1971

Location: U.S.

"Graffiti Art stems from a profound place of intellect & understanding, which incorporates a political opinion & an attitude towards the authorities that be, a form of social resistance, a reclaiming of one's personal environment & space without the need for permission, it requires that you follow up your opinion with an action, that you vandalize the wall, that you destroy the surface in order to change it, beautify it, rearrange it as you see fit. Sadly, so much of the street art movement has fueled itself on appropriation & a fundamental lack of any original, critical thought, in line with the term retro & is a remake of something else that has roots in a deep, rich history, except it has been diluted, simplified or all together removed for a street goers quick take & perspective, homogenized, gentrified, commercialized, man fuck it, thieves. You can't repackage and sell my culture back to me. Graffiti was the first art form that took the power of creativity from the institutional elite, the museum, the upper classes and brought it down to a street level in the ghetto where no one else would go except those who were already there. To be a Graffiti artist means you have to take part in this lifestyle, you can't fake it." - Mear One

The making of Allegory of Complacency:

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b. 1971 Location: U.S. "Graffiti Art stems from a profound place of intellect & understanding, which incorporates a political opinion & an attitude towards the authorities that be, a form of social resistance, a reclaiming of one's personal environment & space without the need for permission, it requires that you follow up your opinion with an action, that you vandalize the wall, that you destroy the surface in order to change it, beautify it, rearrange it as you see fit.

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I chose this artwork because it reminded me of the January 6th, 2021 Capitol attack. On that day, more than 140 police officers were assaulted and numerous people were hurt and killed. This was due to Donald Trump's cult being agitated over their leader's "false" loss in the presidential election. The reason why I resonate so strongly with the artwork is because it was produced in 2015. The catastrophic event happened in 2021, but it was as if people could already imagine how the future would turn out. Society spends so much time on meaningless things today that they won't realize what is important until it is too late.

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American Revolution by Mear One (2015)

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I chose this art because it has so much meaning behind it depending on the person and what they see. What I see is Jealousy, Rage, and knowledge, yet ignorance. One man is pushing another on a mountain of books. This can have so many meanings and possibilities on how someone can see this artwork.
This artwork is names Human Behavior by Marchal Mithouard (Shaka) and the project is at the international museum of Activist Art in 1975 Paris, France.
Link I used:
Marchal Mithouard (Shaka) | International Museum for Activist Art

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The United States has gotten very vocal about wants and needs through protest. I think that this Artwork displays a perfect example of what protesting should be in the United States. The people in the artwork look like individuals we see everyday, "Normal" people, they are all gathered to share their opinions in a peaceful manner which is why I chose this specifically. Protesting has gotten to a point of being violent and unlawful. Creating chaos for sharing your opinion will not change anything and something or someone needs to lead by example.

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I looked at The International Museum for Activist Art and browsed through their page until I came across this image. I chose this image because climate change is a current issue. Antartica is actively loosing ice mass because it is rapidly melting. On average about 150 billion tons of ice mass are lost per year adding to sea level rise. I really care about animals and their homes are being destroyed. On top of this, rising sea levels can have various negative impacts on our planet. This has been a huge issue for years and is increasingly getting worse. This needs more attention and action so that it doesn't continue to progress.

https://www.activistart.org/zaria-forman/

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To Be Young, Gifted and Criminalized. Mark Harris. https://www.activistart.org/mark-harris/

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In America, police violence and racism are two issues hand in hand. The entire system is weighted against minorities, and this artwork showcases that well. There's an image of a black child with bullet holes shot into him, and a picture of a policeman holding a gun to another black person, showcasing a common scene among American policing. I think that these issues are unavoidable, because as long as there's people, there will be hate, and as long as there's hate, it'll be directed at minorities. We can try and band-aid solutions onto the problems, but I fear there's no way to bring about a large and meaningful change.

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Title: The New Normal
Artist: Mark Bryan
Year: 1950
Painting
Link: https://www.activistart.org/mark-bryan/

The reason I chose this artwork is because it is so realistic to current life because so many forms of technology always watch your every move such as phones, laptops, computers. In real life there are also security cameras everywhere which makes you feel  like a camera is always staring at you. Even in most social media such as Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook they record your data and invade your privacy.  It has come to the point where it does not even faze us anymore because we are so used to people invading our privacy.

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Weseum is a collection of images that show imaged for different communities. These questions are “What makes you happy?” and “What makes you sad?”. The story is told through images and a small description. I chose this because although it is not directly calling anything out directly through images, it is achieving that through the context the person adds to something simple like a towel. You quickly can analyze all the similar issues certain groups face by the similarities in stories, some of which are caused by local governments or societal/cultural doings.
I highly encourage everyone to view this as my words cannot do justice to the things that are said.

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is our global series of community-curated pop-up museums designed to make invisible people visible.

WESEUM (or, 'the museum of us') is designed to build understanding, promote shared humanity, and break down stereotypes and barriers for groups that are oppressed or stigmatized.

For each WESEUM, we ask people from a community two questions: "What makes you happy?" and "What makes you sad?". They respond to each question with an object, and tell the story behind it. The weseum is the collection of these objects.

WESEUM is a unique and innovative concept - a space that empowers communities to own their narratives and rise above the stereotypization and misrepresentation - by exhibiting the everyday objects/mementos they feel best represent their stories and selves.

WESEUM #2, #3, #4

For our newest editions of weseum, We collaborated with 45 people from the three groups in Bulgaria that most often face hate speech - Roma, LGBTI+, and refugees/asylum seekers.

WESEUM #1

In the first edition of WESEUM (2019), Fine Acts asked the people from a destroyed Roma neighbourhood two questions: "What makes you happy?" and "What makes you sad?", and to each they responded with an object. The exhibition includes the collection of these objects.

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is our global series of community-curated pop-up museums designed to make invisible people visible. WESEUM (or, 'the museum of us') is designed to build understanding, promote shared humanity, and break down stereotypes and barriers for groups that are oppressed or stigmatized. For each WESEUM, we ask people from a community two questions: "What makes you happy?"

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I chose this artwork because it’s a good way of looking at something negative. I very easily fall into the spiral of negative thinking especially when it comes to climate change and the world being in danger; looking at all of the advantages of facing extinction genuinely made my day better. Some of the things are little, such as “no more zoom calls” or “asking out your crush without fear of rejection” or “not having to hear about NFTS”, which I can personally relate to. Some of them are bigger, such as “The end of racism” or “Stop feeling any pressure to leave a legacy and be remembered.” All of these just brought a smile to my face, and some are things I never would have thought of in a million years. The best part is that its a participatory art piece, so you can go to the website below and send in your advantages of facing extinction. It’s also funny because their slogan on the website is “A participatory art piece we hope won’t age well”

https://fineacts.co/extinction

The Advantages of Facing Extinction is a participatory art piece by Fine Acts, inspired by the Guerrilla Girls, and made in collaboration with TED.

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Ben Shahn (1946): We Want Peace, Register to Vote

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I chose this artwork because of the fact that I think that peace should be the ultimate goal for almost any community. For this I mean genuine peace in which all people are living content lives and are at peace of where they are at. While this may be a slightly impossible task, I think that it's still something that can be achieved when all people work together. This leads to the second part of the artwork, in which it tells people to register to vote. Voting is a very passionate issue for me and I believe that everyone should vote and work to elect who they believe are the right people for our country.

Source: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/shahn-ben/#pnt_6

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Leonard Freed- Village Voice, March 16, 1972 "1982"  

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In many cases police men being men or even women are portrayed as street soldiers in the street doing their duty's and patrols while having what i can describe as express less emotions only doing what they are tasked to do to keep the community and people safe from danger. However many people tend to forget that these heroes also have personalities they have emotions and most importantly souls that many tend to over look simply because they are in uniform. This image depicts just that a young woman probably in her early 30's who is white spending time with children from different skin tones playing what looks like duck duck goose and she is chasing a child not in the matter as if they committed a crime or the matter that the child is of color but simply as a passing time game meant to be for children. Its kind of reliving to see a cop in this state it shows that even they have time to live like ordinary citizens and spend time with the company of others around a healthy atmosphere forgetting about the differences in color between people.

https://www.activistart.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/freed_police-officer-playing.jpg

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Artist: Keith Haring Created: 1989, AIDS epidemic

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I chose this piece of art work by Keith Haring because of how much power inside these group of pieces that were made to shine light on AIDS and the people dealing with it. In my opinion there is so much power in these because Keith Haring spent his last years dealing with AIDS while creating these type of pieces. I also enjoy pieces that mess with the hear no evil, see no evil, hear no evil saying.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/aug/23/keith-haring-ignorance-equals-fear

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I chose this specific piece of art because I specifically remember this being such a big issue during Kaepernick’s NFL career. I remember watching this unfold all over media and how much criticism he received for his actions.
During this time, Kaepernick was trying to bring light to some of the issues that minorities were facing at the time, and sadly still do face to this day. He would take a knee during the game to somewhat protest against black violence and inequality. I think that he just got so much heat for it because of who he was at the time. I think that because the the topic of BLM was so controversial at the time, it might have brought more negative attention to him than he thought he would get.
I think that Kaepernick was incredibly brave to take the stand that he took. He was showing all those who looked up to him that it was okay to stand up for what you believe in. And to stand up for what is right. Sadly, these are still issues we are facing today, but I do think that if more famous people used their platform to bring light to these issues that we could potentially make progress in solving them.

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https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/daily-featured-artwork-imar-hutchinsons-here-i-stand/

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Daily Featured Artwork: Imar Hutchins’ “Here I Stand”

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Imar Hutchins Here I Stand Serigraph print 19.5″ x 25.5″ “I imagine that people themselves are collages—amalgams of countless disparate fragments and inputs. I “remix” my subjects in new and often Afro-futuristic ways, but always drawing from (or challenging) a historical notion. I strive to captur…

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Here I Stand, Imar Hutchins, 2020 , Conversations 2020 (Project)

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Caring Mother Nature to Reduce Global Warming By Durga C, created on September 22, 2014

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Caring Mother Nature to Reduce Global Warming By Durga C, created on September 22, 2014

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I choose this piece because I’ve been wanting to learn more about the earth and what it could do for me. And this image just portrays that beautifully in a sense that Mother Earth nurtures, protects and heals you like a mother would.  This also demonstrates to me that you should protect and take care of the earth because not only where we born here but we live here everyday and take care of it in the same way it has helped protect us in incredible ways. The artist says “this is an oil painting depicting our beloved Mother Nature caring for all of us and elucidates the grave need of vast greenery to save our planet earth, which can only be achieved by growing trees. This also shows how our beloved mother nature cares for all of us like our own mother.”

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/caring-mother-nature-to-reduce-global-warming-durga-c.html

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I decided to talk about this specific movement, because I think it is quite clever the thought behind it. The title of this is "In Mourning and In Rage" where sixty women did what was necessary to stand up for what they believed in. After a serial killer of women had killed these women marched and made it clear they they were fighting back. In specific words "In memory of our sisters, we fight back". I picked this because these women did what they had to get then attention and the power for people to know they were not backing down. As a women this is extremely important to me, we all stand together. You can find this story here : https://www.theartstory.org/movement/feminist-art/ Artist : Suzanne Lacy, Leslie Labowitz, and Bia Lowe. Title : In Mourning and In Rage. Project : Art movement

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These are a duo artist from kyiv, Lera Sxemka and Maxim Pavlyuk. There goal is to send strength and hope to the citizens of Ukraine. I chose this because I stand with ukraine and I am against the war. What is going on over there should not be happening. If I was over there and saw this, this would put a smile on my face and give me hope. To me this proves that there is still hope and good people in the world that wanna bring smiles and hope to others. I hope more people can see there art work.

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The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago (1974-79)

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The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago (1974-79)

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https://www.theartstory.org/movement/feminist-art/

I chose this artwork initially due to the fact that it reminds me of the last episode of Squid Games. Three characters eat at a fancy dinner triangle table after everyone else was killed. I think that scene related or was inspired by Judy Chicago's painting. Not only that, I wanted to do an artist created by a woman as one myself. It has been said that Chicago did these meals as a way of displaying femininity on a plate rather than having a meal cooked by a woman which does not display they're the whole identity.

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To Be Young, Gifted and Criminalized - Mark Harris

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To Be Young, Gifted and Criminalized - Mark Harris

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https://www.activistart.org/mark-harris/

Racism and oppression in America is systematic. In this piece a young boy is shown to be very smart with a promising future. His future is taken however when a police officer shoots him. The composition is strong as it follows through this. The colors help as well. the boy's future and life is represented with a prismatic red orange, that opposes it's complentary color blue, representing the police officer who took his life. I think this piece is important because it shows the viewer that as the law currently stands there is no justice.

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Artist:Tanya Korniichuk title Your Body, Your choice

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Artist:Tanya Korniichuk title Your Body, Your choice

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I found this picture in the find acts link under International Planned Parenthood Federation and I chose this picture because I think it is very important for all woman to always have the right to make choices regarding their body. The choice to say no to sex, use birth control, have an abortion, or any other decision regarding their body. I don’t believe there should be laws preventing any woman to not be able to make decisions regarding their own body. I think its unfortunate that some states have banned abortion for woman. There are many different reasons why woman may need abortion due to rape, abuse, medical problems, financial problems etc.., and for the law to take women’s rights away is unfair.

https://thegreats.co/artworks?theme=planned-parenthood

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Artist’s name: Lorenzo Miola Title: June 4, 1989 - June 4, 2020 / Tiananmen, Minneapolis 

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Artist’s name: Lorenzo Miola Title: June 4, 1989 - June 4, 2020 / Tiananmen, Minneapolis 

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I looked at the “Fine Arts” link and checked out “reclaiming human rights”, and found this image. I chose this because I understand that this issue still is occurring. Where the lives of Black people are being murdered at the hands of police. This wasn't just a “during the pandemic” movement. This atrocity has been with the Black community for far too long, yet there is no change to this day. I believe this injustice needs way more attention and action, yes during the pandemic it was brought some light but where is that light now? If this is still occurring why isn't anyone talking about it or anything being done to prevent it from ever happening again?!

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I explored the 'Fine Acts' link and checked out  "12 Black Artists/ 24 Protest Posters" where I came upon this cool typeface design by Kevin Adams.  It's free to download and can be printed and used. The style is retro and clean. Black Lives matter is a social issue that's of great importance to me. Besides, I love a font with drop shadow! I've included the link to the image and a quote from the artist below.

https://thegreats.co/artworks/fight-the-power

Quote from Kevin Adams
“Much of my personal work finds inspiration in African American music. African American music has helped to uplift souls, express pain, and give social commentary. The impact of African American music and its importance to the Black experience, to the cultural heritage of all Americans cannot be escaped, regardless of race or origin. These words have personal significance to me and are timely in my message.” Kevin Adams