The satirical weekly is publishing a special issue on Wednesday, January 4, mocking Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in support of the protests…
Political Artwork archive on Democracy Chronicles
These Political Artwork articles reflect the strong relationship between the arts and politics, particularly between various kinds of art and power, occurs across historical epochs and cultures. As they respond to contemporaneous events and politics, the arts take on political as well as social dimensions, becoming themselves a focus of controversy and even a force of political as well as social change. Also see our main section on Political Art or our extensive articles on World Protest.
Iran Urged To Free Baha’i Poet Wrongfully Imprisoned
The award-winning author was accused of placing Iranian national security at risk, although there is no evidence to back up this claim.
The Enduring Appeal of ‘I Voted’ Stickers
Ulster County voters were in for a treat – or was it a trick? – when polls opened on the morning of Halloween for the third day of early voting.
The Family: Wolf Kings And Religion In Politics
I watched a series on Netflix, called The Family. It wasn’t a Charles Manson program but just as interesting none the less.
Tanzanian Political Cartoonist Arrested Again
Cartooning for Peace (CFP), Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI),…deplore the harassment of cartoonist Opptertus Fwema.
Hindi Film Industry Struggles In The Face Of Mass Campaigns
Nearly all recent Bollywood films are the target of social media boycott efforts. But it’s not the only issue the industry is dealing with.
Study: Capacity To Influence Voters Small, Decreases As Vote Approaches
The ability of political campaigns to sway voters is limited in partisan general elections and decreases more as election day draws near.
Magnum Photographers Challenged To Picture Swiss Democracy
Magnum photographers accustomed to exploring crisis regions have been challenged to capture the quiet operation of Swiss democracy.
Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest
Opponents of Iran’s despotic regime have put an artistic gloss on their dissent by using a car previously owned by a Romanian dictator.
Dissident Artists On Trial In Cuba, Face Years In Prison
Two dissident artists went on trial in Cuba on Monday, facing years in prison after being arrested last year.