In the DRC, musician Lexxus Legal leads a group that gathers once a month in Kinshasa, calling for rap artists to get involved in helping fix the country.
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.
Che Guevara Poster Artist Looks Back on 50 Revolutionary Years
Years after creating the Che Guevara poster that still adorns student bedrooms around the world, Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick is delighted at its ubiquity.
Syrian-American Spreads Peace Through Music and Art
Syrian-American spreads peace through music, art. Festival of Pianos for Peace runs through Sept. 22 in several parks Atlanta, Georgia.
Political Dissident in America to Block Aid to Ugandan Dictator
The purpose of Ugandan democracy activist and parliamentarian Boby Wine’s meeting with Representative Sherman was to petition Trump to stop funding the repressive Ugandan Military.
MTV Launches Drive To Get Young People To Vote
MTV is working with the Ford Foundation on a mobile unit where people can register, then check whether their friends are registered and encourage them to.
Uganda Police Battle Protesters Seeking Release Of Pop Star
Monday Ugandan police battled protesters seeking release of jailed pop star and critic of President Museveni, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.
A Collection of My Best Voting Methods Memes
Today I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight voting methods: Its my Voting Methods Memes collection!
Aretha Franklin Leaves A Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
Aretha Franklin was born and rose to fame during the segregation era. She inspired millions of black Americans and supported the fight for racial equality.
What Industrial Revolution Art Says About America’s History
Before the Industrial Age, only wealthy, elite people had the means to commission a goldsmith to handcraft a ring or brooch or other piece of jewelry.
Why Ivanka Trump’s Book is Seen as Boon for Afghan Women
Newly released Pashto-language translation of Women Who Work, the 2017 book by U.S. President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka.