Whilst researching this topic these questions constantly arose in articles and public feedback. One article pointed out that political art was not suited in museums, as it achieved more on the streets or on the web. I’m not certain that I entirely agree with this opinion, but there is a definitely truth to it because in all the feedback I was reading online their was a lot of noise being made in protest and agreement. However despite those interested in the statements being expressed, much feedback is negative and simply question’s ‘is this art’ scrutinising the arts rather than the subject addressed.
Thus bringing me back to the frequented question of whether or not political art works? I think it to be as it always has been; it inspires, influences, aggravates, and is ignored but has difficulty to sway large populations esp. on its own. The arts one of many means that keep society in balance, as is it also an influential measure in political activism. I feel that political art that is displayed online is highly practical due to the accessibility and immediate means for further research.
Here are a few political artists and blogs and sites with extra links for further reading. Hope your keen to be inspired about the problems that address you!
Artworks:
Tight Squeeze Assemlage, John Robertson
Shoot the Taliban out of Afghanistan, John Robertson
State Of Shock, Fletcher Crossman
Guantanemo, Banksy
http://www.socialpoliticalart.com/
http://artthreat.net/
http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=12529493
http://montages.blogspot.com/2004/12/new-opium-war.html
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