Art and Fear of Propaganda

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Published: Oct 26, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21900/j.median.v17i2.802
Keywords:
propaganda, Trotsky, Brecht, artistic activism, creative activism, museums, human rights, Putin, communication, the yes men

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Steve Lambert
State University of New York, Purchase College

Abstract




Concerns about artwork that aims to impact power, “turning art into propaganda,” not only misunderstand how propaganda works in contemporary society, but also privilege a view of art and art’s role that favors the wealthy and powerful.




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Vol. 17 No. 2 (2021): Re@ct: Social Change Art Technology
Section
Experimental Projects
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