THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND ACTIVISM

If you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter you will know that we obsess about the intersection between art and activism. 

A constant source of inspiration is the Amplifier Foundation. Some of their amazing work is featured above.

We can’t describe them better than the way they describe themselves.

“Amplifier is a design lab that builds art to amplify the voices of grassroots movements. We work with our community of social change partners, in both the for-profit and non-profit worlds, to build symbols, language, and distribution strategies that can change the national narrative. We draw from a deep portfolio of artists to commission new art, then take the work and distribute it in unparalleled numbers through creative space hacks, reaching new audiences and driving real change.”

And this is how the illustrate their model…

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In recent weeks their response to COVID-19 has been an open call for art. Looking for two specific types of work, work that conveys health and safety messages to help flatten the curve through education. And second, symbols that will help promote mental health, well-being and social change in these extremely stressful times. All the details are here.

Get involved if you feel able. And if you aren’t in the space to make art, download art from their web site and spread some positivity around your online community.

And stay safe people. We will have work to do when all this starts to ease.


Header photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash