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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, 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

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

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, 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

Painting, Le bain, Béatrice Terra

Le bain

Béatrice Terra

Painting . 65 x 81 x 2 cm Painting . 25.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

€2,200

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

Design, Time Doesn't rewind, Poovi Art

Time Doesn't rewind

Poovi Art

Design . 71.1 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Design . 28 x 35 x 1 inch

€871 €784

Print, Pyramid, Keith Haring

Pyramid

Keith Haring

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

€82,499

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

€15,115

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

€1,100

Print, The Bureaucrat, Salvador Dali

The Bureaucrat

Salvador Dali

Print . 56.5 x 38.5 x 0.5 cm Print . 22.2 x 15.2 x 0.2 inch

€3,000

Sculpture, Balloon monkey, Jeff Koons

Balloon monkey

Jeff Koons

Sculpture . 24.9 x 20.9 x 39.2 cm Sculpture . 9.8 x 8.2 x 15.4 inch

€15,000

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

Painting, Eden, Poovi Art

Eden

Poovi Art

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

€1,228

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

€917

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

€91,666

Print, Bomb Hugger, Banksy

Bomb Hugger

Banksy

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

€72,554

Print, Henry VI, Salvador Dali

Henry VI

Salvador Dali

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

€1,000

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

€825

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

Painting, Bunny Lover, Daru

Bunny Lover

Daru

Painting . 110 x 50 x 3 cm Painting . 43.3 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

€1,850