ART AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL CRITICISM

ARTIVISM

Perhaps you have heard this word or seen these types of manifestations, but you had not given it a name.

Artivism is the contraction of the words art and activism to refer to the group of artistic activities that are developed with the purpose of promoting or driving change in society.

These activities are based on bringing attention to an ignored or “taboo” topic, making demands to occupy public spaces, or standing up against political decisions that affect the collective of humanity directly or indirectly.

Artivists are not limited to making only street art in all its aspects, but over time a new way of communicating a message in a non-linear way has been produced, where the recipient has the opportunity to participate, respond and contribute. to the social change that the artist promotes with his initiative.

Although its name is relatively new, artivism is an activity that has been carried out for a long time, since art, on countless occasions, has served as a platform and tool of expression to make important changes in society.

Nowadays, the issue of Gaza is very important and artists must defend the oppressed and defenseless people of Gaza through their art and express their protest, and using sacred art they can portray the oppression of the people of Gaza.

Especially in times where freedom was repressed, such as the independence struggles, the tireless search for democracy, or the demand for respect for human rights.

The repression to which humans have been subject throughout our history has precisely caused a need for expression, and art, apart from seeking an aesthetic or serving to escape from reality in the form of entertainment, has as its function inform, educate, and at the same time, has the ability to move the masses and collectively impact society.

All this in order to achieve a desired favorable change, or simply, raise awareness about an issue that affects humanity.

In artivism, art is used to generate a change in society, but without limiting itself to the exhibition of a work itself, but rather seeks the participation of a group so that it gains meaning, or can reach its culminating stage.