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Militant Art

Activist artists choose to engage with and start a conversation on a variety of topics, from the environment and politics to race, gender and sexuality. A huge element of what makes contemporary art so important is engaging with current world issues; art is an invaluable tool in providing innovative insight and fresh perspectives where words can fail.

The incredible beauty of the natural world is something that artists have represented for centuries. So when it comes under threat by humanity, it's not surprising that ecologically engaged artists such as Jérémy Gobé, Angeles Peña and Franck Seguin use their art to promote its protection. 

Gender and sexuality also plays a significant role in artistic activism. Belgian photographer Charlotte Abramow's stunning shots explore gender identity, feminism and female sexuality. Meanwhile, American non-binary artist Ryan Wilks' drawings confront the difficult relationship between sexual orientation and religion.

The world of politics is also ever present in contemporary art, with political artists exploring humanitarian issues and our societal values. World famous street artists Banksy and Shepard Fairey both explore a range of political subjects, from war crime to the disadvantages of consumerism. 

Expand your horizons and discover Artsper's curated selection of activist artists!

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Print, Stop and Search, Banksy

Stop and Search

Banksy

Print . 76.8 x 57.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.2 x 22.5 x 0 inch

€72,455

Painting, But by choice, Poovi Art

But by choice

Poovi Art

Painting . 152.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting . 60 x 48 x 1.5 inch

€1,732

Sculpture, Fighting Donald, Daru

Fighting Donald

Daru

Sculpture . 41 x 41 x 5 cm Sculpture . 16.1 x 16.1 x 2 inch

€893

Print, Glowing Corn, Keith Haring

Glowing Corn

Keith Haring

Print . 70 x 70 x 2 cm Print . 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

€6,250

Print, Flowers, Takashi Murakami

Flowers

Takashi Murakami

Print . 49 x 42 x 1 cm Print . 19.3 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

€4,500

Painting, Duck Vador, Daru

Duck Vador

Daru

Painting . 63 x 75 x 3 cm Painting . 24.8 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch

€1,800 €1,620

Print, New York City Ballet (1), JR

New York City Ballet (1)

JR

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.05 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€1,650

Painting, Work in progress, Daru

Work in progress

Daru

Painting . 68 x 83 x 3 cm Painting . 26.8 x 32.7 x 1.2 inch

€1,900

Sculpture, The Wedding, Tracey Emin

The Wedding

Tracey Emin

Sculpture . 11.4 x 10.2 x 5 cm Sculpture . 4.5 x 4 x 2 inch

€15,095

Print, Pyramid, Keith Haring

Pyramid

Keith Haring

Print . 101.6 x 144.8 x 2.5 cm Print . 40 x 57 x 1 inch

€82,041

Painting, We Are Venom, Daru

We Are Venom

Daru

Painting . 41 x 31 x 1 cm Painting . 16.1 x 12.2 x 0.4 inch

€1,094

Design, Be like snow, Poovi Art

Be like snow

Poovi Art

Design . 45 x 113.5 x 45 cm Design . 17.7 x 44.7 x 17.7 inch

€6,281

Print, Le Picador, Salvador Dali

Le Picador

Salvador Dali

Print . 24.7 x 20 x 1 cm Print . 9.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

€1,000

Print, Henry VI, Salvador Dali

Henry VI

Salvador Dali

Print . 45 x 31.5 cm Print . 17.7 x 12.4 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Entrelazar 5, Javier Rey

Entrelazar 5

Javier Rey

Sculpture . 32 x 32 x 8 cm Sculpture . 12.6 x 12.6 x 3.1 inch

€912

Painting, Eden, Poovi Art

Eden

Poovi Art

Painting . 50.8 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm Painting . 20 x 16 x 2 inch

€1,222

Sculpture, Assiette, Takashi Murakami

Assiette

Takashi Murakami

Sculpture . 20 x 37 x 0.5 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 14.6 x 0.2 inch

€900

Print, Skulls, Takashi Murakami

Skulls

Takashi Murakami

Print . 78 x 62 x 1 cm Print . 30.7 x 24.4 x 0.4 inch

€2,900

Print, Growing II, Keith Haring

Growing II

Keith Haring

Print . 76.2 x 101.6 x 2 cm Print . 30 x 40 x 0.8 inch

€91,157

Design, Puppy, Jeff Koons

Puppy

Jeff Koons

Design . 27.9 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm Design . 11 x 15 x 1 inch

€4,102

Print, Bomb Hugger, Banksy

Bomb Hugger

Banksy

Print . 70 x 50 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 inch

€72,455

Painting, Two Faced, Poovi Art

Two Faced

Poovi Art

Painting . 61 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting . 24 x 24 x 1.5 inch

€1,094

Painting, I Have a Dream, Daru

I Have a Dream

Daru

Painting . 46.5 x 70 x 2 cm Painting . 18.3 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,799

Photography, Entrelazar 202, Javier Rey

Entrelazar 202

Javier Rey

Photography . 50 x 39 x 0.3 cm Photography . 19.7 x 15.4 x 0.1 inch

€820

Print, Giants, Brandenburg Gate, JR

Giants, Brandenburg Gate

JR

Print . 50 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,900