Play tackles tribal justice in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the larger fight to protect indigenous women
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.
Satirical North Korean political art is defector’s way of hitting back
North Korea-born artist and political defector Sun Mu was trained as a propaganda artist in his native North
South Korean songs given rare public performance in North
North Korea has allowed songs from the South to be played in public for the first time in years
Why African audiences celebrate Black Panther movie release
Film triggered the enthusiasm of African fans and a sense of pride that Hollywood has finally plugged a gap
Rio carnival winner shocks with anti-corruption performance
Traditional samba school Beija Flor crowned winner of the Rio carnival after performance portraying politicians as rats
My Best Democracy-Related Political Cartoons of US States
Today I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight the struggle for democracy in different American states.
Why the Thai junta chief’s latest pop song falls flat with citizens
The Thai junta chief’s attempt to woo the country with a rock ballad dubbed “Diamond Heart” fell flat on Valentine’s Day
Is Black Panther Movie’s Success Tied to Civil Rights Era?
Modern history is filled with heroes of color, real and imagined, who helped clear the movie’s path to silver screen
Political Artists Tackling Trump on Stage, Page and Workout Videos
Covering Trump in a variety of mediums is now a cottage industry. Here are three key examples.
VIDEO: An activist Roma theater troupe challenging stereotypes
In the heart of Romania, a new theatre group named Giuvlepin is challenging existing stereotypes of their community