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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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Painting, Zora, Patricia Simsa

Zora

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 30 x 30 x 6 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 2.4 inch

€750

Print, Vote (Red), Cleon Peterson

Vote (Red)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print . 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

€750

Painting, After the rain, Zhao De-Wei

After the rain

Zhao De-Wei

Painting . 77 x 231 x 4 cm Painting . 30.3 x 90.9 x 1.6 inch

€21,100

Print, Wu Zetian, Damien Hirst

Wu Zetian

Damien Hirst

Print . 100 x 100 cm Print . 39.4 x 39.4 inch

€5,000

Print, Bagheera, Milan Sanka

Bagheera

Milan Sanka

Print . 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

€250

Painting, Gustaf mahler, Thomas Dellert

Gustaf mahler

Thomas Dellert

Painting . 200 x 200 x 10 cm Painting . 78.7 x 78.7 x 3.9 inch

€7,500

Print, Nosotros, Milan Sanka

Nosotros

Milan Sanka

Print . 42 x 27.9 x 0.1 cm Print . 16.5 x 11 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Domingo, Milan Sanka

Domingo

Milan Sanka

Print . 50 x 70 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

€250

Painting, Piece by piece, Poovi Art

Piece by piece

Poovi Art

Painting . 121.9 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting . 48 x 30 x 1.5 inch

€1,181

Sculpture, Homage to Newton, Salvador Dali

Homage to Newton

Salvador Dali

Sculpture . 35 x 16 x 11 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 6.3 x 4.3 inch

€14,800 €12,580

Print, Leda Atomica, Salvador Dali

Leda Atomica

Salvador Dali

Print . 75 x 55 x 1 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch

€2,200

Print, Medusa, Salvador Dali

Medusa

Salvador Dali

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€8,860

Print, Poseidon, Salvador Dali

Poseidon

Salvador Dali

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€8,600

Print, Oedipus, Salvador Dali

Oedipus

Salvador Dali

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€12,800

Print, Icarus, Salvador Dali

Icarus

Salvador Dali

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€10,800

Print, Narcissus, Salvador Dali

Narcissus

Salvador Dali

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€10,800

Print, Argus, Salvador Dali

Argus

Salvador Dali

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€24,800

Print, Cymbeline, Salvador Dali

Cymbeline

Salvador Dali

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

€1,000 €650

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