Voting reform is building momentum across the democratic world thanks to the work of a diverse group of dedicated thinkers and creative advocates like this one man teaching election theory for kids using his homemade models of voting methods
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.
Tree Top Protest at Development in Taiwan
Taiwan’s political life given jolt by creativity of man protesting ambitious development project by holding tree top protest vigil near construction site
Musician Cancels Russia Concert Protesting Crackdown
Mark Knopfler, famous musician, cancels Russia concert protesting crackdown by Putin dictatorship
Jon Stewart Stands Behind Egyptian Protege
Egyptian political artist arrested for defamation gets support from hero comedian Jon Stewart stand made on the Daily Show.
Cyprus Charity Concert Draws Tens of Thousands
Cyprus charity concert to raise money for poor takes hold as sign of solidarity in time of economic danger. Democracy alive and well despite crisis
Russia Polar Bear Protester Swims Past Kremlin
Greenpeace environmental Russia polar bear protester brings original creative protest to Moscow
Russian Pussy Riot Play Closed by Dictatorship
Putin’s dictatorship continues to repress independent voices including new Russian Pussy Riot play
Morocco Anti-Corruption Video Maker Reveals Identity
Video of authorities in midst of corruption were made anonymously at first by Morocco anti-corruption video maker known by many as “Zorro” of Targuist
New Haiku by Claire: Congress and the Sequester
Look at This New Haiku by Claire Bocage, a democracy artist! Her artistry has its own DC section featuring her work on many different topics and in many different genres!
Democracy Artwork Competition Seeks Submissions
Competition seeks submissions about democracy in almost any art form!