Miranda C. Reflection 12

 In the reading ‘Why Artistic Activism” nine reasons the writer says art has no clear target and often only offers perspective and new ways to look at the world around us. I agree, Activist art is a good way for people to express exactly how they are feeling, but artistically it also allows a chance for those who are not so verse in the issues of society to get a glimpse at real issues articulated in a portrait or performance leading them to potentially be more curious and pushing themselves to be more informed. I felt a great example of this was Tania Brugera incorporating her audience in her art by allowing them to speak and being escorted off by uniformed men. Giving her audience a first-hand account of how socialist countries work allowing them to see what it feels like to be silenced and limited.

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