Art Activism

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A powerful lithograph poster advocating for worker solidarity is held high amidst a 1930s street protest, its stark imagery resonating with the determined crowd.

What Is Printmaking's Role in Social Movements?

In 1937, Herman Volz's lithograph 'Scab' didn't just depict a strikebreaker; it used stark modernist visuals to dehumanize them, directly critiquing their role in undermining worker solidarity.

Matteo Ricci·September 8, 2026

An abstract eco-art sculpture made of recycled materials in a barren landscape, symbolizing the complex relationship between art and environmental action.

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Eco-Art: Does It Really Drive Pro-Environmental Behavior?

A recent review of studies (2001-2024) reveals a critical disconnect: despite a surge in art projects designed to influence pro-environmental behaviors, these interventions show no direct, significant

Matteo Ricci·July 21, 2026

A futuristic urban plaza in 2026 showcasing diverse and interactive public art installations fostering community and inclusion.

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Public Art Reshaping Urban Environments in 2026

In Charlottesville, the removed Robert E.

Matteo Ricci·June 17, 2026

A protestor stands defiantly before a damaged iconic artwork, symbolizing the eco-art movement's controversial impact on social change.

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What is the eco-art movement's impact on social change?

In 2022, Just Stop Oil protesters threw tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers in London.

Matteo Ricci·April 29, 2026