This week we talk more about Activism. Its just that we are looking at it from an artistic point of view. There are many forms of activism like protesting and forming groups things we have discussed throughout the semester. “Why artistic Activism” gives a whole lot of information and connection between Art and Activism. Artistic Activism is using creative power  to be felt / cause emotion for whatever you are trying to stand up for. Activism Creates An effect &  art stimulates a feeling so it gives of an affect. Artistic Activism is aimed to emotionally change what side you are on or for you to support what is being fought for.  The article then goes on to talk about how this form of activism has been used throughout history. Before reading this I had a brief understanding of how artistic Activism is used in history for the good and bad. Like Propaganda in World Wars … signs and posters for justice and equality during a march. I remember during 2020 everyone was putting FTP’s many places that to me are simple examples of artist activism. When people write messages on walls for others to see could be view as artistic activism to me atleast. I can see how artistic activism can help spread a message to many people and bring them together or help someone get the message without saying anything. 

In the second article “ 10 Female Performance Artists You Should Know” im learning about Performance art and it connection to the feminist movement. In the 1960s and 1970s many women artist and feminist turned to  field of performance. The article continues to talk about a number of other female artists from the generation who played instrumental roles in shaping the connection. For example women like Judy Chicago & Miriam Schapiro are some of the first founders of the first feminist art programs in the United States helping Women artist have a space to show work to public and have public performances. The article then goes on to list many great Female Performance Artists who had interesting views  and legendary performances that had meaning behind them. Some of the few that caught my eyes was Carolee Schneemann work. Her sculptures was interesting its a Women being an imagine and still being an artist at the same time … and its created by Women. I can understand how she thinks Sculptures of naked people are mostly done by men. It interesting to see what happens when Women make art of other women. María Evelia Marmolej was a Latin American artists  who spoke up for environmental issues. I like how she trying to use her body to cleanse the earth if that makes sense.  Joan Jonas’ work is nice Focusing on Perception &  spectatorship. In general I find it amazing its like after the 1960..1970 Women started to slowly but surely be heard in many aspects of life. I’m sure that performance art and Artistic Activism have connection making things better for women as time goes on.