artistactivist
An artistactivist, or artist-activist, is a person who combines artistic practice with political or social activism to raise awareness, challenge power structures, and motivate public action. The term emphasizes the integration of creative process and advocacy, and it can apply across media and disciplines.
Artists who identify as artistactivists use visual art, performance, film, music, writing, and participatory projects to
The concept has historical roots in art that sought social critique, but it gained prominence in contemporary
Prominent examples include Ai Weiwei, who uses large-scale installations and social media to critique authoritarian governance
Critics argue that artistactivism can risk co-optation, sensationalism, or performative display if not grounded in sustained