While the subjectivity that Gene Ray describes here sounds like an ideal solution to what has become an institutionalization of critique, we should be aware of the pitfalls that a celebration of this kind of idea potentially opens. One must not idealize the flexibility of the artist described here over the static institutions and concrete [...]
In the last week or so a flame war has been raging on the nyc indymedia site over the issue of street art. The discussion has raised many interesting points including: What is street art? Who defines what street art is? Does street art contribute to or challenge capitalism? Is there a difference between anti-corporate [...]
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Radical Cultural Practices and the Capitalist Art System Artists wanting to develop creative practices that support social movements and anti-capitalist struggles are faced with a choice between three models or positions…
Contemporary social movements include diverse forms of visual communication and experimental cooperation that are broadly recognized as „artistic.“ Inspired by the Zapatistas, [...]
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Here’s the info about the demo:
New York City Demonstration for International Day of Solidarity with Oaxaca - Dec 22 ‘06
Please join the NYC Oaxaca Solidarity Network / Unamonos a la Red de NYC en Solidaridad con Oaxaca
4:30pm at [...]
Please join us tomorrow for an ACTION MTG FOR DEC 22 and ART/PROP MAKING IN SUPPORT OF OAXACA
WHEN:
Props Production 2:00-7:00pm
Action Meeting 3:00-7:00pm
WHERE:
The Change You Want To See Gallery and Convergence Stage 84 Havemeyer St at Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg
http://www.thechangeyouwanttosee.org
917-202-5479 or 646-221-7845
WHO:
Anyone! But it’d be great to have some folks with experience with stencil making, [...]
