I really enjoyed reading the article Why Artistic Activism? as it not only breaks down all of the different aspects of artistic activism but also helps the reader understand how they could make art that acts this way as well. It also explains why exactly artistic activism is so effective. Art and activism may seem very separate to a lot of people, but really they go hand in hand with each other very well. It’s true that when people are attached emotionally to something, it makes it much easier to act on it as the article states. The historic examples given are very well thought out. I also really appreciate how accessible it is to many different people. The inherent nonviolence of artistic activism is amazing considering how much of an impact it can have.

The second article 10 Female Performance Artists You Should Know is also really important. I think that it is essential to keep in mind the work that people have done for everyone, especially women. It is often looked over in favor of men who are deemed more important. Adrian Piper was really interesting to me. I felt like the way she went about her activism was very effective in cataloging and representing the issues she meant to explore.