Interruptions 5: Art and Protest - A Thread
Protest flyer. Item of printed ephemera, produced by anonymous artists' collective PESTS, USA, 1980s
24 June 2020 | 13.00-14.30 | JHG online
Art and Protest - a thread
Is art political? If so, how?
Join the Museum of Dissent collective for a practical workshop that discusses the connections between art, protest, and dissent. This workshop will look at a thread of thought around protest art, exploring:• Protest art, its definition and who creates it
• Where it is created and why
• How and when protest art is made
• Who it is made for
The workshop aims to reflect on the role, power, and value of artistic and cultural practice in resistance. Showcasing art and artists’ ability to make profound comments on socio-political issues through various mediums. The workshop will be online and interactive, so feel free to bring your own examples and definitions of art and protest. If you have the time, it will be useful to reflect on the two prep questions before the session.
Prep questions:
• How would you define “dissent”?
• What does “Art and Protest” mean to you personally?
Reserve your place here.
About the Museum of Dissent:
The Museum of Dissent was founded by practising curators, Lisa Kennedy, Donata Miller and Emma MacNicol, who together host an array of interests (including Socially Engaged Practice, Black Histories and African Art) and collectively work on creating a fairer and more equal cultural sector.
