Hong Kong University officials have dismantled the ‘pillar of shame’ erected to memorialize the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
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.
Cuba Urged To End Repression Of Artists
Over 300 major figures from the art world have called out Cuba, asking it to put an end to state-sponsored violence against artists.
Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars
“Revolution of Our Times,” a Hong Kong protest film directed by Kiwi Chow, has won an award at the Chinese-Language Oscars in Taiwan.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Museum Shut Down
The Hong Kong museum commemorating China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests closed Wednesday three days after opening.
Podcast: Democracy As A Way Of Life
We talk about democracy in the context of politics and institutions, but this week’s guest draws from Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John Dewey.
How Film Has Shaped The US Image Of Democracy
How was film shaped the image of democracy in the United States and which films have influenced American’s view of democracy?
Understanding Democracy Through Filipino Cinema
Democracy through Filipino cinema: five film critics weigh in on which Filipino film comes to mind when thinking of democracy.
Myanmar Poets Defy Military Through Democracy Verse
Before he was killed, Khet Thi’s poetry raged brilliantly against Myanmar’s coup, joining a torrent of protest literature opposing the junta.
A Unique Museum Exhibition On Democracy And Bees
The latest exhibition of ‘what do honeybees and democracy have in common?’ at the Museum of Australia Democracy (MoAD) was well-attended.
Hong Kong Pulling Democracy Books From Library Shelves
Hong Kong is pulling democracy books from library shelves. This is taking place as China takes measures to end democracy in the city.