https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrIcOtQABPs
This interview with actor and visual artist Jason John Beebe (imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4318511/ ) led us to his work, Tree of Humanity. This work e

https://www.acreativeinsight.com/art/social-inequality/
"Brushing Against Injustice: 10 Visionary Artists Illuminating Social Equality Through Art" Despite the fact that social inequality is still prevalent in the world, artists have emerged as significant voices for activism. As a result of their inventiveness and singular points of view, they tackle urgent problems, question established standards, and spark conversations that require our

https://mashable.com/article/public-art-social-good
Though certainly not an exhaustive list, here are 15 recent, ongoing or upcoming public art projects working to advocate for human rights and improve communities. 1. Ethnicities. Credit: Mario

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/artists-activists-using-creativity-for-change/
These artists embody the transformative power of art as a guiding light for social change. With brushstrokes, melodies, and visual art installations that defy boundaries, they ignite conversations, challenge norms, and inspire transformation. Their creativity leaves an indelible mark, resonating far beyond their communities.

https://artistsatriskconnection.org/story/art-is-power-20-artists-on-how-they-fight-for-justice-and-inspire-change
The report, Art is Power: 20 Artists on How They Fight for Justice and Inspire Change, documents the ways artists are fighting against these menacing tactics and urges art and human rights organizations to activate effective policies and coordination to support them. ... socially engaged artists use creative mediums to raise awareness of human

https://www.mintmuseum.org/8-pieces-of-art-created-in-response-to-the-challenges-of-social-injustice/
Born, raised, and based in Baltimore, Maryland, African American artist Joyce J. Scott confronts racism, sexism, classism, and other issues head-on in art made in a range of media. Her 1991 necklace Hunger addresses famine in Africa—a persistent problem in the 1980s and early 1990s—and white complicity in it. Hand-beaded skeletons and photographs of malnourished children are juxtaposed

https://medium.com/illuminations-mirror/the-impact-of-art-on-social-change-activism-awareness-and-creative-expression-99fb0db467b6
Visual storytelling is a fundamental aspect of art's impact on social change. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other visual forms of art have the power to convey complex narratives in a

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/10-emerging-artists-share-what-systemic-equality-means-to-them
10 Emerging Artists Share What Systemic Equality Means to Them. We worked with 10 visual artists to create images of what achieving Systemic Equality could look like — a vision of a more inclusive and equitable future for America. A future that roots out injustice, challenges our racist institutions, and ensures that every person can achieve

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19342039.2020.1706391
We're celebrating the fortieth anniversary of Jung Journal in this issue with an interview of the founding editor of the journal, John Beebe. The origin story of what was initially the San Francisco Jung Institute Library Journal is so intertwined with John's personal journey that this fascinating interview is best thought of as a piece of a fine memoir.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781118978061.ead103
An increased emphasis on social issues has emerged internationally in the visual arts and in art education. This social shift in art education has included a broadening of the field to embrace all of visual culture, including folk art, performance, environment, and digital visual technologies, and to consider the range of visual culture forms

https://www.mattgablerart.com/post/the-silent-conversation-exploring-art-as-a-medium-of-social-commentary
Explore how artists use their creative prowess to capture the essence of cultural, political, and social landscapes, providing viewers with a visual commentary on the world around them. Symbolism and Allegory: Delve into the use of symbolism and allegory in art as tools for social commentary. Discuss how artists employ visual metaphors to

https://dopeblack.org/art-as-a-tool-for-social-change-how-black-creatives-are-shaping-the-narrative/
Black creatives, including visual artists, writers, musicians, and activists, have harnessed their talents to address pressing social issues and effect positive change in their communities. In this blog post, we embark on a journey of discovery, exploring how Black creatives are using their art to shape the narrative and drive meaningful impact

https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2020/01/5-artists-social-issues-art-change
Social Story brings you five artists of today who are using art to lead social change in India.. Shweta Bhattad . Nagpur-based Shweta Bhattad uses her artwork to portray issues in society such as

https://www.theartstory.org/
The Art Story is your guide to understanding and enjoying the best of the visual arts. Whether you are interested in - an artist ( Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso, or Kara Walker ), an art movement or artistic direction ( Impressionism, Performance, or The Baroque ), or even an art concept ( The Readymade, Renaissance Humanism, or Collage) - we

https://proactivecreative.com/political-and-social-themes-in-todays-art-movements/
Artists are using their work to address pressing political and social issues, from gender equality to racial justice to environmental sustainability. By creating thought-provoking and visually impactful pieces, they can ignite conversations, raise awareness, and inspire action.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-28206-5_12
Barnes and Rockwell present the wholesome, moral nature of a society, whereas the Nazi, Agitprop and Jim Crow art present discriminatory and racist ideals that reflect the cancerous, negative aspects of a culture. Taken together, they support the notion myriad utility of art to reflect the good and bad of a society.

https://www.atxfinearts.com/blogs/news/how-do-artists-address-social-and-political-issues
Understanding the Role of Artists. Artists play a crucial role in addressing social and political issues. They raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire change through their artistic expressions. 1. Artists as messengers: Artists convey important messages about social and political issues through their artwork.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/social-performance/performance-art/7F247E557BFCA5BEC20549AA3AB7B72E
Introduction. "Performance art" is a collective term covering a range of artistic activities and movements, that, from the 1960s onwards, appeared in different domains such as the visual arts (Joseph Beuys, Christo, Gilbert and George, Rebecca Horn, Dan Graham, Bruce Naumann, Hermann Nitsch), dance (Pina Bausch), theatre (Robert Wilson

https://www.nga.gov/learn/teachers/pandemic-teaching-resources/social-justice-issues.html
Artworks To Discuss Social Justice Issues With Students. Explore the artworks below to support your discussions on issues of social justice with your students. This resource is also available as a slide presentation. Rozeal. (formerly known as iona rozeal brown), afro.died, T., 2011, acrylic, pen, ink, marker, and graphite on birch plywood

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-8-rising-artists-basketball-address-social-injustices
Awol Erizku uses photography, film, sculpture, and installation to create a dialogue between Hip-Hop, art history, and the African diaspora. For years, Erizku has tapped into the world of basketball, be it his Donald Judd-inspired sculpture Oh What a Feeling, aw Fuck It, I Want a Trillion (2015), still-life photograph Black Fire (Mouzone Brothas) (2019), or 2022 portrait of Brooklyn Nets

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19342039.2019.1706392
They discuss Beebe's history and what led to his becoming editor of the journal for twenty years. The conversation ranges from the process of editing, memorable issues published, the importance of being a forum for psyche and culture in all its expressions, and the history of the journal from its founding to the present day.

https://theartofeducation.edu/2018/03/how-to-discuss-social-issues-in-the-art-room-without-bias/
During this process, make sure to highlight how individual differences and experience may make each viewer reach a different conclusion. Discussing social issues in your art room can be uncomfortable, but it is essential that we provide our students a safe, welcoming space to do so. Students can use art as an outlet to share and express their

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/arts/design/venice-overtourism-identity.html
In the last year, he has inaugurated two locations of his Berggruen Institute in the lagoon city: first Casa dei Tre Oci, which welcomes thinkers from various disciplines, and then Palazzo Diedo

https://jasonjohnart.com/
Jason John's artwork is American Realism painting that explores psychological aspects of the human narrative. Jason's work uses methods of Hyper Realism and Photo Realism to lift the viewers visual awareness of the depicted scene. The artwork of Jason John can be seen at Broad Street Studio and Galleries throughout the world.