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!

The Beloved Feeds Between the Lilies

Salvador Dali

Print . 56 x 37.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 14.8 x 0 inch

€1,300

Flowers Of Evil The Kiss

Cleon Peterson

Print . 81 x 81 cm Print . 31.9 x 31.9 inch

€850

No Surrender

Tracey Emin

Print . 69 x 86 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.2 x 33.9 x 0 inch

€17,030

Le Femme a Cheval from La Venus aux Fourrures

Salvador Dali

Print . 38.1 x 27.9 cm Print . 15 x 11 inch

€3,192

Nu a la Guitarre (Serenade) from the Nudes Suite

Salvador Dali

Print . 52.1 x 71.1 cm Print . 20.5 x 28 inch

€4,103

Untilted

Ren Hang

Photography . 67 x 100 x 1 cm Photography . 26.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

€22,000

Lady Godiva aux papillons

Salvador Dali

Sculpture . 51 x 41.5 x 23.5 cm Sculpture . 20.1 x 16.3 x 9.3 inch

€33,360

Garde à Vous

Béatrice Terra

Painting . 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

€2,900

Quelle technique !

Béatrice Terra

Painting . 81 x 65 x 3 cm Painting . 31.9 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch

€2,200

On My Knees

Tracey Emin

Print . 60 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.6 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€10,340

Balance of Power II (White)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 46 x 97 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.1 x 38.2 x 0 inch

€790

Hommage à la mode

Salvador Dali

Sculpture . 51 x 27 x 22 cm Sculpture . 20.1 x 10.6 x 8.7 inch

€28,080

Apocalypse 7

Keith Haring

Print . 96.5 x 96.6 x 1.27 cm Print . 38 x 38 x 0.5 inch

€25,532

Untilted

Ren Hang

Photography . 67 x 100 x 1 cm Photography . 26.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

€22,000

Apres-midi d'été

Patricia Simsa

Painting . 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€3,500

Man with Butterfly

Salvador Dali

Sculpture . 55.5 x 13 x 13 cm Sculpture . 21.9 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch

€29,640

Men Legs One: From Motion Series

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography . 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

A Feeling Of Shock (from A Journey To Death)

Tracey Emin

Print . 94 x 74 x 0.01 cm Print . 37 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€10,000

Crepusculo

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography . 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€3,647

The Beginning of Me

Tracey Emin

Print . 52 x 46 x 0.01 cm Print . 20.5 x 18.1 x 0 inch

€3,000

Surrender

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 101.6 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm Photography . 40 x 60 x 0.1 inch

€3,647

Virgins (Gold & Black)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 71 x 71 x 0.2 cm Print . 28 x 28 x 0.1 inch

€800

Crying – Shouting – Screaming – Was Not Going To Help Me Live ( from A Journey To Death)

Tracey Emin

Print . 94 x 74 x 0.1 cm Print . 37 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€10,000

After the Shadow

Tracey Emin

Print . 65.5 x 55.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 25.8 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€14,000

Balance of Power II (Black)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 46 x 97 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.1 x 38.2 x 0 inch

€790

Sirens (black/white)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 81.3 x 66 cm Print . 32 x 26 inch

€510

The Dark Rider (Silver)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 71.1 x 48.3 cm Print . 28 x 19 inch

€600

Nowhere Man (Black & White)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 33 x 97.8 cm Print . 13 x 38.5 inch

€510

Engulfment Berlin #5

Javier Rey

Photography . 100.1 x 149.9 x 0.3 cm Photography . 39.4 x 59 x 0.1 inch

€2,380

Estudio de cuerpo 1

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography . 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

Engulfment 777

Javier Rey

Photography . 344.1 x 133.3 x 0.3 cm Photography . 135.5 x 52.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,736

Engulfment, Berlin #2

Javier Rey

Photography . 105 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography . 41.3 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€1,650

Engulfment, Berlin #1

Javier Rey

Photography . 70 x 105 x 0.3 cm Photography . 27.6 x 41.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,650

Fibras de mar

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography . 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

Warp

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 73.7 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Photography . 29 x 20 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

Leap

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 73.7 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Photography . 29 x 20 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

Engulfment, Manzanillo #3

Javier Rey

Photography . 105 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography . 41.3 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€1,650

Me - May 2019

Tracey Emin

Print . 55.5 x 45.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 21.9 x 17.9 x 0 inch

€13,000

Myth #7. From The Myths of Human Erectness series

Javier Rey

Photography . 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,006

The Best Conversation I Ever Had – Laughter (from A Journey To Death)

Tracey Emin

Print . 94 x 74 x 0.01 cm Print . 37 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€10,000

Life Will Never Be The Same (Nor should it) (from A Journey To Death)

Tracey Emin

Print . 94 x 74 x 0.01 cm Print . 37 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€20,000

No! This Is Sad (from A Journey To Death)

Tracey Emin

Print . 94 x 74 x 0.01 cm Print . 37 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€12,000

Hurt Heart (from A Journey To Death)

Tracey Emin

Print . 94 x 74 x 0.01 cm Print . 37 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€13,000

Engulfment Berlin #7

Javier Rey

Photography . 149.9 x 100.1 x 0.3 cm Photography . 59 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch

€2,380

Myth #4. From The Myths of Human Erectness series

Javier Rey

Photography . 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,006

Engulfment, Manzanillo #5

Javier Rey

Photography . 105 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography . 41.3 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€1,650

Myth #3. From The Myths of Human Erectness series

Javier Rey

Photography . 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,006

Myth #2. From The Myths of Human Erectness series

Javier Rey

Photography . 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,006

I am dissolved #1 and Amorphism Juntos, Diptych.

Javier Rey

Photography . 90 x 107 x 0.3 cm Photography . 35.4 x 42.1 x 0.1 inch

€2,188

I am dissolved #1 and #2, Diptych

Javier Rey

Photography . 90 x 103 x 0.3 cm Photography . 35.4 x 40.6 x 0.1 inch

€2,093

I melt #5 and #3, Diptych

Javier Rey

Photography . 60 x 111 x 0.3 cm Photography . 23.6 x 43.7 x 0.1 inch

€2,216

Errabundeo, Cordoba 1 and 2. Diptych

Javier Rey

Photography . 53 x 160 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20.9 x 63 x 0.1 inch

€2,339

Engulfment, Nacional 7 and I am fleeting #1 Diptych

Javier Rey

Photography . 65 x 84 x 0.3 cm Photography . 25.6 x 33.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,979

There is No Fear

Tracey Emin

Print . 80 x 68 x 0.01 cm Print . 31.5 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€5,000

Engulfment, Nacional 7

Javier Rey

Photography . 87 x 60 x 0.3 cm Photography . 34.3 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

€1,368

Engulfment Tatacóa 5

Javier Rey

Photography . 53 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20.9 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

Freedom / Prosperity at any Price (Black)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 61 x 45.7 cm Print . 24 x 18 inch

€330

Canceled (Yellow)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 40.6 x 40.6 cm Print . 16 x 16 inch

€370

On My Knees

Tracey Emin

Print . 60 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print . 23.6 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€16,500

Burnout (White)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 40.6 x 40.6 cm Print . 16 x 16 inch

€370

Burnout (Black)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 40.6 x 40.6 cm Print . 16 x 16 inch

€370

Canceled (Black)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 40.6 x 40.6 cm Print . 16 x 16 inch

€370

Virgins (Silver & Black)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 71.1 x 71.1 cm Print . 28 x 28 inch

€450

The Alignment.

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 29.2 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Photography . 11.5 x 18 x 0.1 inch

€1,013

Take Me Now (Black & Gold)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 50.8 x 50.8 cm Print . 20 x 20 inch

€350

Engulfment, Mosquera 1

Javier Rey

Photography . 110 x 40 x 0.3 cm Photography . 43.3 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,277

Freedom / Prosperity at any Price (White)

Cleon Peterson

Print . 61 x 45.7 cm Print . 24 x 18 inch

€330

I'm consumed #4

Javier Rey

Photography . 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Photography . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

€866

Engulfment Cartagena 9. Framed

Javier Rey

Photography . 61 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography . 24 x 36 x 0.1 inch

€1,596

Union : From the series “The Alignment”

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 50.8 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20 x 36 x 0.1 inch

€1,185

Instincto. From The Blanco - Sepia Series

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 76.2 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Photography . 30 x 20 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

Encuentro. From The Blanco - Sepia Series

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 76.2 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Photography . 30 x 20 x 0.1 inch

€2,026

Engulfment Berlin #6

Javier Rey

Photography . 149.9 x 119.9 x 0.3 cm Photography . 59 x 47.2 x 0.1 inch

€2,562

Amorphisms (él)

Javier Rey

Photography . 80 x 60 x 0.3 cm Photography . 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

€1,340

Engulfment (Nacional 3)

Javier Rey

Photography . 80 x 53 x 0.3 cm Photography . 31.5 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

Engulfment (Mosquera 5)

Javier Rey

Photography . 53 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20.9 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

Engulfment (Mosquera 1a)

Javier Rey

Photography . 110 x 106 x 0.3 cm Photography . 43.3 x 41.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

I am dissolved #2

Javier Rey

Photography . 90 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography . 35.4 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€1,231

I am dissolved 1

Javier Rey

Photography . 60 x 43 x 0.3 cm Photography . 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€862

I am disolved 4

Javier Rey

Photography . 60 x 43 x 0.3 cm Photography . 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€862

I melt #3

Javier Rey

Photography . 60 x 55.5 cm Photography . 23.6 x 21.9 inch

€1,108

Errabundeo (Córdoba 2)

Javier Rey

Photography . 53 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20.9 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

I melt #1

Javier Rey

Photography . 55 x 72 x 0.3 cm Photography . 21.7 x 28.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,167

Errabundeo (Córdoba 1)

Javier Rey

Photography . 53 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20.9 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

Engulfment, Stadium #1

Javier Rey

Photography . 75 x 50 x 0.3 cm Photography . 29.5 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,185

Amorphism 77

Javier Rey

Photography . 80 x 62 x 0.3 cm Photography . 31.5 x 24.4 x 0.1 inch

€1,340

I am fleeting #6. From I am fleeting Series

Javier Rey

Photography . 65 x 43 x 0.3 cm Photography . 25.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€957

Engulfment Cartagena 6

Javier Rey

Photography . 65 x 43 x 0.3 cm Photography . 25.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€1,003

Engulfment (Tatacóa 13)

Javier Rey

Photography . 53 x 80 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20.9 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,231

Embrace of Man: from the Blanco Series. Sepia

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 76.2 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Photography . 30 x 20 x 0.1 inch

€1,185

Birth. From the series The Alignment

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 50.8 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20 x 36 x 0.1 inch

€1,185

Interwined. From the series The Alignment

Ricky Cohete

Photography . 50.8 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography . 20 x 36 x 0.1 inch

€1,185

I am fleeting #4 and #6, Diptych. From I am fleeting Series

Javier Rey

Photography . 110 x 146 x 0.3 cm Photography . 43.3 x 57.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,644

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