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    Political art and activism in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    The works of Berlin-based American conceptual artist Brad Downey reclaim privatized and commercialized urban space through temporary interventions. Find out more in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    The inflatable refugee by Schellekens and Peleman is also featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    Syrian Civil War by Adjani Okpu-Egbe is a painting featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    This picture by Halil Altındere is featured in The Art of Protest, a book about political art by gestalten
    Politically engaged art is often criticized. Should artists not represent their political cause with all their creative power? Here are some thoughts about the need for new forms of artistic propaganda. Find out more in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    Vivien Kohler is a painter based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Like millions of other South Africans, Kohler has navigated the social geography of a racially turbulent society his entire life. She's featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    Teeter Totter Wall by architecture studio Rael San Fratello with Colectivo Chopeke is featured in The Art of Protest, a book about political art.
    Teeter Totter Wall by architecture studio Rael San Fratello with Colectivo Chopeke went viral, and made global headlines in 2019, despite being installed for only 30 minutes. The project allowed children on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to play together on the neon pink seesaws. Learn everything about it in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    This sculpture by Mary Sibande is also featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    Jeff Hong is an animation artist who places famous Disney protagonists in real-world situations. Using the internet as a distribution machine, Hong aims to spread memetic messages through these well-known, lovable actors, situating them in real-life scenarios as a way to shock and disturb viewers, in hopes of motivating them to act on real-world problems.
    Two pictures by Gideon Mendel featured in The Art of Protest, a book abut political art.
    Visual Culture

    The Art of Protest

    Political Art and Activism

    The Power and Purpose of Political Art.

    45.00 € Price incl. VAT

    In an era of sensationalized news, artists around the world are observing politics and raising awareness on issues like authoritarian regimes, sustainability, climate change, diversity, and immigration.

    Art’s ability to communicate, question, and influence opinions have made it a vital tool in activism. We are living in tumultuous times where democracies are challenged from all sides and there is a growing divide between left and right. Diverse topics are subjects that contemporary artists are covering to generate controversy, shine a light on government issues, and create empathy.

    The Art of Protest explores the connection between art, politics, and activism today. Understand how over the past decade, artists have been engaging with political and social issues of all kinds and often raising alarms that are missed by politicians.



    Art English Visual Culture
    Editors: gestalten, Alain Bieber & Francesca Gavin
    Release date: November 2021
    Format: 24 x 30 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 336 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-011-1

    Alain Bieber is the artistic director of the cultural institution NRW-Forum Düsseldorf. For the past two decades he has been organizing exhibitions with contemporary artists, especially in the fields of art and activism.

    Francesca Gavin is contributing editor at Kaleidoscope, Twin, Good Trouble, Beauty Papers, and Financial Times, How to Spend It magazine. She cocurated “Manifesta11” and has curated exhibitions at Somerset House and Palais de Tokyo. She was co-editor of gestalten’s The Age of Collage 3, published in 2020.

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    In an era of sensationalized news, artists around the world are observing politics and raising awareness on issues like authoritarian regimes, sustainability, climate change, diversity, and immigration.

    Art’s ability to communicate, question, and influence opinions have made it a vital tool in activism. We are living in tumultuous times where democracies are challenged from all sides and there is a growing divide between left and right. Diverse topics are subjects that contemporary artists are covering to generate controversy, shine a light on government issues, and create empathy.

    The Art of Protest explores the connection between art, politics, and activism today. Understand how over the past decade, artists have been engaging with political and social issues of all kinds and often raising alarms that are missed by politicians.



    Art English Visual Culture

    Editors gestalten, Alain Bieber & Francesca Gavin
    Release date: November 2021
    Format: 24 x 30 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 336 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-011-1

    Alain Bieber is the artistic director of the cultural institution NRW-Forum Düsseldorf. For the past two decades he has been organizing exhibitions with contemporary artists, especially in the fields of art and activism.

    Francesca Gavin is contributing editor at Kaleidoscope, Twin, Good Trouble, Beauty Papers, and Financial Times, How to Spend It magazine. She cocurated “Manifesta11” and has curated exhibitions at Somerset House and Palais de Tokyo. She was co-editor of gestalten’s The Age of Collage 3, published in 2020.

    This book has been printed in Germany.
    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

    Payment and dispatch

    The following terms and conditions apply:

    The products are delivered all over the world.

    Dispatch costs (inclusive of legally applicable VAT)

    Domestic deliveries (Germany): 

    Bücherbestellungen werden grundsätzlich kostenfrei versandt.

    Andere Produkte, die keine Bücher sind und deren Bruttobestellwert weniger als mind. 20 € beträgt, werden mit einer 4 € Versandkostenpauschale berechnet.

    From an order value of 20,00 € onwards, we deliver shipments free of cost.

    Deliveries to foreign countries:

    Free shipping to European Union and the USA.
    Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:
    European Union & USA : € 0,-
    All other countries: € 40,-

    From an order value of 60,00 €, we deliver shipments to foreign countries free of cost.

    Delivery periods

    Unless otherwise specified in the quote, domestic delivery of goods shall be made (Germany) within 2 - 4 days, for deliveries abroad within 3 - 15 days from conclusion of contract (if advance payment agreed from the date of the payment instruction).
    Please note that deliveries are not made on Sundays and other holidays.
    If you have ordered articles with different delivery dates, we send the articles together in one delivery if no other agreement has been made. The delivery date for the complete order will be the same as that of the article with the longest delivery time.
    Accepted Payment options

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    -  Payment via credit card
    -  Payment via Sofortüberweisung [immediate transfer]
    -  Payment via Google Pay
    -  Payment via Apple Pay
    -  Shopify Payments, ideal, eps-Überweisung, Bancontact



    Further details on payment

    When paying by SEPA direct debit, you authorize us by issuing a corresponding SEPA mandate to collect the invoice amount from the specified account.
    You will receive a pre-notification at least 5 days before the date of direct debit collection. Please note that you are obliged to ensure sufficient funds in the account on the announced date.

    If payment is made using a credit card, your credit card account is debited in conjunction with the conclusion of the contract.


    In case of questions, please contact us at the contact details mentioned in the Legal Notice.

    45.00 €

    The works of Berlin-based American conceptual artist Brad Downey reclaim privatized and commercialized urban space through temporary interventions. Find out more in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    The inflatable refugee by Schellekens and Peleman is also featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    Syrian Civil War by Adjani Okpu-Egbe is a painting featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    This picture by Halil Altındere is featured in The Art of Protest, a book about political art by gestalten
    Politically engaged art is often criticized. Should artists not represent their political cause with all their creative power? Here are some thoughts about the need for new forms of artistic propaganda. Find out more in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    Vivien Kohler is a painter based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Like millions of other South Africans, Kohler has navigated the social geography of a racially turbulent society his entire life. She's featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    Teeter Totter Wall by architecture studio Rael San Fratello with Colectivo Chopeke is featured in The Art of Protest, a book about political art.
    Teeter Totter Wall by architecture studio Rael San Fratello with Colectivo Chopeke went viral, and made global headlines in 2019, despite being installed for only 30 minutes. The project allowed children on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to play together on the neon pink seesaws. Learn everything about it in The Art of Protest by gestalten
    This sculpture by Mary Sibande is also featured in The Art of Protest by gestalten.
    Jeff Hong is an animation artist who places famous Disney protagonists in real-world situations. Using the internet as a distribution machine, Hong aims to spread memetic messages through these well-known, lovable actors, situating them in real-life scenarios as a way to shock and disturb viewers, in hopes of motivating them to act on real-world problems.
    Two pictures by Gideon Mendel featured in The Art of Protest, a book abut political art.

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