Adams, Alexander
Artivisim
Using artist statements, theoretical writings, statistical data, historical analysis and insider testimony, British art critic Alexander Adams examines the origins, aims and spread of artivism. He uncovers troubling ethical infractions within public organisations and a culture of complacent self-congratulation in the arts. His findings suggest the perception of artivism – the most influential art practice of the twenty-first century – as a grassroots humanitarian movement could not be more misleading. Adams concludes that artivism erodes the principles underpinning museums, putting their existence at risk.
Keywords: Activism, artivism, art, Banksy, Extinction Rebellion, museum, politics, protest, subversion, anti-authoritarianism, ethics, culture, cultural entryism, ICA, political art, state art, managerial elite
- Author(s)
- Adams, Alexander
- Publisher
- Andrews UK
- Publication year
- 2022
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Series
- Societas
- Page amount
- 215 pages
- Category
- Art, Art History
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781788360913
- Printed ISBN
- 9781788360739