Narrow alleys of poor neighborhood in Pakistani city of Karachi known for drugs, children are learning about peace and tolerance from string puppets.
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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.
John Singleton, Maker of ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ Dies at 51
Director John Singleton made the Oscar-nominated “Boyz N the Hood” and continued to probe the lives of black communities in his native Los Angeles.
Sudan Protest Artists Paint 3-Kilometer Banner Against Oppression
As talks between Sudan’s protesters and the military make slow progress on the issue of civilian rule, one group is creating a colorful push to the process.
Turkish Political Cartoonist Musa Kart Returned To Prison
CRNI is saddened to report that past winner of our Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award Musa Kart is once again a prisoner in Turkey this evening.
New International Award For Women Political Cartoonists Announced
The Organisation for refugee and displaced cartoonists has announced a new international cartooning award dedicated exclusively to promote women.
In Tribeca Film Festival Documentaries, Tragedy Seen in First-Person
In Tribeca Film Festival, documentaries tragedy seen in first person as “The Apollo,” several films use personal video footage as portals into tragic pasts.
Sudanese Political Cartoonist Seeks Lasting Change with Iconic Images
After the Sudanese military ousted al-Bashir as president and seized control of the country, protesters continue to demand representation and civilian rule.
43 Disappeared Mexican Students Remembered in Ai Weiwei Exhibit
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s interest in studying human rights around world led to meeting with relatives of 43 students who disappeared in Mexico in 2014.
Yemeni Artist’s Murals Depict Costs of War
A Yemeni graffiti artist is taking her art to the streets of Sanaa to draw images of war and hunger in the conflict-torn country.
Cuban Indie Artists Challenge Government at Havana Arts Biennial
A blustering bureaucrat fills a form out with your personal details and hands you a badge declaring you an inspector qualified to police Communist-run.