Community is a group of people who are in the same area, who all push unity and help one another.
Three forms of activism in Irvington NJ:
There are yearly food drives in Irvington Center (Springfield Ave), and this shines a light on the hunger crisis that we have in impoverished communities.
There is also a yearly Haitian parade, this can help educate people on Haitian traditions and can help members of the community bound due to the party/parade atmosphere.
There are park cleanups at Irvington Park, and you can just signup and help pick up trash at the community park. This is a great way to help people bond while improving where they live.
Art activism gives us an indescribable feeling; it's art with a layered deep meaning and the meaning can be different from person to person. It's also where artists can speak their minds without being direct. It's all about how you see it and how the art made you feel.
A Dallas Drinking Fountain, Page 32
The whites only sign above the fountain can be seen as a reminder of how far people of color have come. In 2003 a sign fell above this fountain, and the old sign was revealed, saying Whites Only.
This shows that deep-rooted racism that still exists, because why is this sign even visible, it should have been removed permanently.
Why Artistic Activism two quotes:
"At first glance these aims seem at odds with one another. Activism moves the material world, while Art moves the heart, body and soul. In fact, however, they are complimentary."
This quote explains how art and activism can be seen as polar opposites, but the more you think about the real meaning it all comes together. Readers can get their own perspective of the art by personal experiences or just by how the art makes them react.
" The boundary slippage of artistic activism works equally well in repressive regimes where overt political protest is prohibited, yet artistic practices are tolerated."
The quote claims that art activism can work really good in repressive regimes because it can portray a political message without making it obvious. Art gives activists a chance to bypass strict rules and still be able to share their message.
An Introduction to Activist Art, two quotes:
"When a referendum to legalize abortion in Portugal failed in 1998, the artist created a series of paintings that highlighted the fear, pain, and danger of illegal abortions. Her artworks had a great impact and were partly responsible for changing public opinion in favor of legalized abortions during the second referendum in 2007."- The artist is Paula Rego.
The artist used her work to give society a picture of what illegal abortions do to women. The pain, fear, and mental toll it can have on a woman was portrayed in her work. As time went on the public seen it and began to side with her. With consistency and bravery her art made a major impact to get abortions legalized in 2007.
"The interests, hardships, and experiences of marginalized groups are often underrepresented or not discussed at all. Activist art can make these specific experiences visible and include them in historical, social, and political discourse."
The quote explains how marginalized groups are often excluded from mainstream society; this can cause a feeling of being overlooked. Activist art brings these groups to light and gives them the acknowledgement that they deserve.
The 25 Most Influential Works of American Protest Art Since World War II, two quotes:
"The prisoners took around 40 hostages, including guards and civilians, and over several days attempted peaceful negotiations with officials to improve their living conditions."- Faith Ringgold "United States of Attica."
This quote shows how protests even can happen in prisons; it's just not happening in the free world. These people aren't "free", but they have a right to have a decent living space. Their protest is powerful because it was organized, nonviolent, and their doing it without direct access to the outside world.
"The performance artist James Luna, who died in 2018 at age 68, had a wicked sense of humor, which made his explorations of the way the Indigenous people have been objectified, especially in museums painfully piquant."-James Luna, "The Artifact Piece,1987"
James Luna used his humor in this performance to put a light on how Indigenous people have been used for stereotypical museum exhibits. This made people see how society viewed them, and he used his body as a reflection of that.
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