Artist’s life in modern totalitarian China to be under the microscope in coming Ai Weiwei memoir
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.
Guggenheim Talks About His Malala Yousafzai Documentary
New Malala Yousafzai documentary reveals passion and courage behind women’s advocacy in Pakistan
VIDEO: Ignite Closing Plenary at Netroots Nation 2015
Jess X Chen, Poet, Artist/Activist, Filmmaker, Educator and Democracy Chronicles contributor speaks at the Ignite Closing Plenary at Netroots Nation 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Beatle John Lennon’s Battle With Government Repression
Artist and activist John Lennon forced to deal with government spies without restraint during life
VIDEO: Talking Creedence Clearwater Revival Autobiography
Creedence Clearwater Revival leading man John Fogerty reflects on a life creating political music
European Theater Takes on Real Life Greek Drama
Across the continent artists are using theater to bring the modern economic Greek drama to life
Rapper Leading the Fight For Mexican Women Rights
Lyrical genius Mare Advertencia Lirika using her rap songs in battle to save Mexican women rights
Conflicting Iraqi Emotions Stirred by Saddam Hussein Play
New Saddam Hussein play in London is time to reflect on what was won and lost in era of violence
Ayotzinapa: Chronicle of a State Crime
The one-year anniversary of the Ayotzinapa students’ forced disappearance from Iguala, Mexico — has just passed us. Yet the impunity of taking student teachers en masse laughs at the face of any democracy.
Lessons From the New Black Panther Documentary
A fresh look at the surprising contemporary relevance of newly released Black Panther documentary