A youth-led protest movement in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra, founds an artistic outlet in the words and beats of homegrown rapper Ahmed Chayeb.
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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.
Keira Knightley Film Calls for Unity in Divided Times
The Aftermath, set bombed-out ruins of Hamburg after the end of WW II, had important lessons on building bridges relevant for today’s divided societies.
Washington DC’s Prankster Activists Turn Anger Into Street Theater
It can be hard for protesters to stand out. A group of 50 people holding signs and shouting hardly merits a second glance in this city of protests.
Foreign Picture Oscar Nominees Tackle Political Oppression, Injustice
Totalitarian regimes and mark on human psyche, nostalgic depictions of life in Mexico City riddled with socio-economic and racial divisions with much more.
Iconic Palestinian Robe Fashions a New Political Symbol
Traditional brightly embroidered dress of Palestinian women known as “thobe” was not the type of garment one would expect to become a pop political symbol.
Prominent Indonesian Musicians Rally Against Music Bill
More than 200 Indonesian musicians rally against music bill being considered in the legislature that they say could limit freedom of expression.
North Korean Flag at Heart of New Loyalty Campaign
North Korea is stepping up a new loyalty campaign as leader Kim Jong Un prepares for his second summit with President Donald Trump.
Berlin Filmfest Rolls Out Red Carpet for Women Trailblazers
Berlin filmfest, kicked off Thursday making a statement against entertainment industry sexism by welcoming an unprecedented line-up of female directors.
Hong Kong May Criminalize Insults to Chinese National Anthem
Hong Kong has taken the first steps in criminalizing disrespect of China’s national anthem in what critics say is a bid to stem political criticism.
Ivanka Trump Responds to Art Exhibit With a Look-alike Vacuuming
Ivanka Trump and her brothers are responding to a new art exhibit that portrays the presidential daughter vacuuming crumbs.