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Category: Activism
Resistances
Public displays of courage and determination can inspire others to feel hopeful and motivated to join the cause. Observing others uphold values like justice and freedom can encourage others to act against injustice, creating a sense of shared responsibility and moral duty. Historically, numerous movements for justice and freedom have been sparked by individual acts … Continue reading Resistances
UKRAINE: WORLD SUPPORT
D. TRUMP’S “COLD WAR” WITH CHINA
The soon-to-be former US president Donald Trump has been waging, while in office, a relentless anti-China campaign that could have started a new "cold war" between these two superpowers. As an example, in July 2020, the then US president Donald Trump gave China 72 hours to close its consulate in Houston amid accusations of spying, … Continue reading D. TRUMP’S “COLD WAR” WITH CHINA
Is “Q”… Just a “Bot”?
QAnon: What If… "Q" Was Just a "ro-Bot"? If it were the case, then millions of "Q followers" would have been blindly obeying to a... machine. But this would be too crazy to think that millions could blindly believe the mysterious nonsense of a machine... Wouldn't it? Pronounced "KEW-a-non", QAnon is a nationalist, racist, far-right, … Continue reading Is “Q”… Just a “Bot”?
Artist Morehshin Allahyari is using 3D printers to save artifacts destroyed by ISIS
Art as Resistance in War
Jafar Meray wants images to bring hope (Homs, Syria - 2016) Artist wants images to bring healing and hope to #Syria. Posted by CCTV on Sunday, 13 March 2016 Syrian photographer Jafar Meray captured the photos “to show that life is stronger than death”, that 'Love is stronger than war'. Moving pictures show Syrian bride marrying … Continue reading Art as Resistance in War
An activist rapper in Kodaikanal took on corporate giant Unilever and won big!
"Unilever clean up your mess." Viral rap video slams giant company for failed clean up. An Indian rapper has gone viral with a music video calling on consumer products giant Unilever to clean up alleged toxic waste from a forested southern hill station. Sofia Ashraf's video, posted online by a nongovernmental organization called Jhatkaa, or … Continue reading An activist rapper in Kodaikanal took on corporate giant Unilever and won big!
BP to end Tate sponsorship after 26 years
BP is to end its 26-year sponsorship of the Tate next year. The oil firm blamed the “extremely challenging business environment” rather than years of protest against the sponsorship, the Independent reported. Last summer protesters spent 25 hours scrawling climate change messages in charcoal on the floor of Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. In November activists occupied part of Tate Britain, … Continue reading BP to end Tate sponsorship after 26 years
Banksy’s Refugee Street Art
These Palestinian rappers are challenging sexism in the Middle East
The Louvre museum challenged for its sponsorship by oil companies
Ten performers were arrested today at the Louvre for challenging its sponsorship by oil companies Total and Eni.
In honor of the victims of the Paris terror attacks
Graffiti in honor of the victims of the Paris attacks made by a Kazakh artist called "ChemiS" in Prague.
This Artist Is Erasing The U.S.-Mexico Border Fence With Blue Paint
Mexican-born artist Ana Teresa Fernández is painting a portion of the border fence between the U.S. and Mexico blue so that it blends in with the sky.
Activists occupy British Museum over BP sponsorship
Activists occupy British Museum over BP sponsorship Read my BP Portrait Award: where are the “Rembrandts”? Artwork by Brian David Braun 2011
Artists Around The World Respond To Tragic Death Of 3-Year-Old Syrian Refugee Aylan
People dressed in red t-shirts and demin shorts lay down on a beach to recreate the moment tragic Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi was found dead. Around 30 people recreated the discovery of three-year-old's body in tribute in Rabat, Morocco. More HERE.
When Politics Meet Art: President Obama Sings ‘Amazing Grace’
Pussy Riot
Shamsia Hassani: Afghan graffiti artist
Afghan graffiti artist Shamsia Hassani shortlisted for Artraker Award - but she still has to dodge landmines to create her work She Is Afghanistan's First Street Artist, and She Might Actually Change Our Views “Art is stronger than war”: Afghanistan’s first female street artist speaks out – interview
1975: women on strike in Iceland
1975: 90% of women went on strike in Iceland for equal rights
Yves Messer 
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