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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.
Julius Caesar Versus Donald Trump Furor Misses the Point
Theater staged production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar starring President Donald Trump look-alike
VIDEO: The Intersection of Cuban Political Cinema and Journalism
Cuban film directors can get away with showing things that journalists cannot providing critical reflection
Why the New York Public Theater Lost Funding Over Julius Caesar
Delta Airlines and Bank of America have withdrawn funding for the New York Public Theater
Why is Putin Foe Navalny Rallying the Masses With Ducks?
Navalny used rubber ducks to explain to his followers why they ought to attend the anti-corruption march
Why Going to See Wonder Woman is a Political Act
Political action doesn’t always have to take the form of marching or calling your local representative
Journalists Challenge Venezuelan Censorship With ‘El Bus TV’
To fight censorship, journalists are using cardboard television screens to present news reports on busses
Dogs at Polling Stations Selfies. It’s a Thing Now
Over the past few election cycles, the hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become something in the UK
Finding Aggressive Patriotism at the World’s Militant Theme Parks
Patriot Park is the physical manifestation of aggressive patriotism added to a cult of personality centered on Vladimir Putin, both popular in Russia lately. It was opened by President Putin himself last year.
What’s Behind Oliver Stone’s Vladimir Putin Relationship?
Oliver Stone’s own extended interview with Putin is forthcoming next week on Showtime