Art can be a vivid voice in a constrained political climate. Art can be a vivid voice in a lively political climate. Scouting for world artists speaking within and beyond their local boundaries, I found some interesting features this week. I thought some of you art lovers might enjoy stories about museum shows, videos, and some speculation about how art is making a difference for the artists -- and maybe their viewers.
The spectrum is full, here. Disclaimer: I'm not advocating for public funding of 'offensive' art. This is a simple look at how cultures and artists interact. And it's fascinating to me that different cultures have varied tolerance levels for art/expression.
San Francisco Chronicle interview with Shepard Fairey:
San Francisco Chronicle: Duality of Humanity solo exhibition
To keep this diary brief, I'll refer you to
more
here :
announcements and details for:
BEYOND THE FRAME (Afghan women artists),
ART HEARTS FAR RIGHT (a story of censorship at the Corcoran, controversial Robert Mapplethorpe nudes, Serrano's "Piss Christ" (1987), a photograph of a crucifix submerged in the artist’s urine),
And
CULTURAL REVOLUTIONARY ART (a Chinese painter explains how he felt about making 'State Art".) This slide show is amazing.