Explore Activist Art

Activist Art, sometimes known as Protest Art, is a genre that positions a wide variety of creative work as tools for addressing social and political issues. Pieces are often made in direct response to an issue and may be public in nature, whether included in literal protests, installed in unsanctioned locations, or containing subject matter that speaks to specific topics like racism, feminism, sexual orientation, gender issues, and more. Notable practitioners include the Guerilla Girls, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, and many, many more.