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Art, capitalism and social change
Art, capitalism and social change
In Oaxaca, Mexico, street art has been an important component of the struggle for social justice. On the other hand we’ve seen art sponsorship used as part of the PR strategy of multinationals like BP. What is the role of art in social change, and how should activists relate to the mainstream art world? What are the possibilities for anti-capitalist art?
Peter Kennard Photomontage artist and art academic
Mel Evans Author of Artwash: big oil and the arts
Rosario Martínez Llaguno and Roberto Vega Jiménez Lapiztola Stencil, Mexico
Art, capitalism and social change
Art, capitalism and social change
In Oaxaca, Mexico, street art has been an important component of the struggle for social justice. On the other hand we’ve seen art sponsorship used as part of the PR strategy of multinationals like BP. What is the role of art in social change, and how should activists relate to the mainstream art world? What are the possibilities for anti-capitalist art?
Peter Kennard Photomontage artist and art academic
Mel Evans Author of Artwash: big oil and the arts
Rosario Martínez Llaguno and Roberto Vega Jiménez Lapiztola Stencil, Mexico