Activist Artists
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!
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Peace Fingers
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 30.5 x 17.5 x 5.6 cm Design - 12 x 6.9 x 2.2 inch
$1,998
School Desk
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Sculpture - 28 x 31 x 9 cm Sculpture - 11 x 12.2 x 3.5 inch
$6,660
Karine Giboulo
Thomas Dellert
Frida her life art and loves
Thomas Dellert
Photography - 70 x 70 x 3 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
$3,996
Fire Dance or Le sacre de Printemps
Thomas Dellert
Print - 60 x 50 x 3 cm Print - 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$3,219
Vincent van Gogh The Sun catcher
Thomas Dellert
Painting - 191 x 161 x 10 cm Painting - 75.2 x 63.4 x 3.9 inch
$24,419
No more war (Anti War Art)
Thomas Dellert
Print - 50 x 60 x 3 cm Print - 19.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,664
Target the fist of Muhammad Ali
Thomas Dellert
Print - 90 x 100 x 3 cm Print - 35.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$4,440
F the President... I did (Election 2020 Poster 1)
Thomas Dellert
Print - 70 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 27.6 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,662
Growing up with Coca Cola. after a work by James Rosenquist
Thomas Dellert
Print - 70 x 100 x 1 cm Print - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
$4,662
Hands up let's have a coke. after Andy Warhol
Thomas Dellert
Print - 40 x 100 x 1 cm Print - 15.7 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
$4,662
Felandus Thames
Living in America (Don King)
Felandus Thames
Sculpture - 162.5 x 116.8 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 64 x 46 x 1 inch
$11,100
Black is Beautiful
Felandus Thames
Sculpture - 61 x 45.7 x 8.9 cm Sculpture - 24 x 18 x 3.5 inch
$6,660
African King of Dubious Origines #2 (Green)
Felandus Thames
Sculpture - 99 x 61 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 39 x 24 x 1 inch
$11,100
The First Post Black
Felandus Thames
Sculpture - 99 x 61 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 39 x 24 x 1 inch
$11,100