The “Fearless Girl” statue that inspired millions with a message of female empowerment has a new permanent home in front of the New York Stock Exchange.
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.
One House, Many Voices: Art Depicting the Best of US
The One House Project is the work of a group of artists from the Washington DC region, who formed the group ArtWatch in January 2017.
Editorial Cartoons Pack Powerful Messages
Editorial cartoons — also known as political cartoons — have been around as long as there’s been political discourse and dissent.
Sean Penn Working on Documentary on Saudi Writer’s Death
A Turkish official says Sean Penn is in Turkey working on a documentary about the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Duo Seeks Peace Through Song In Cameroon
Two musicians are traveling through the volatile English-speaking regions of Cameroon in hopes of ending a war that has killed more than 1,000 people.
New Statue Of Liberty Museum Honors The Immigrant Experience
It was a monumental task: design a museum beside Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s “Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” in honor of her enduring legacy.
VIDEO: Talking Philanthropic Art And Social Responsibility
Making art available to more people requires putting in the necessary work to support artists and allow a wider audience to encounter art worldwide.
Film: ‘A Private War’ Underscores the Risks Journalists Take
Matthew Heineman in filming award-winning documentaries such as Cartel Land, throws a light on the atrocities of the Islamic State group in City of Ghosts.
When it Came to Racism, the Pen was Stan Lee’s Superpower
When it came to racism, the pen was Stan Lee’s superpower the master and creator behind Marvel’s biggest superheroes, died at age 95 on Monday.
VIDEO: How Emmanuel Jal Went From Child Soldier to Hip-Hop Star
Emmanuel Jal’s amazing life story and his passion for life captivates the minds of fans from both home and abroad. His musical cry for peace is an inspiration.