Alabama Contemporary Art Center: A Different Kind of Weapon

In our current moment the lines between art and advocacy have started to blur. Although artists have always addressed political and human rights concerns, the current era of activism is tipping the scale and gravity of cultural production. Questions of how the art is used to affect public opinion and sway others to a cause are being asked worldwide.  Why do artists choose to make work that confront problems in the world?  Why would they decide to advocate?

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