Social Activism & Art
Is it possible to foster civic engagement in social justice and related issues through arts and culture? Carlos Montes raises many questions with his works of sculpture, and brings awareness to issues many of us prefer to avoid. It is much easier to look the other way, or take a cynical, or even apathetic view of the world, and the injustices we see about us. By bringing awareness of social justice issues to their audiences can artists influence, or maybe even bring about change? When did this notion that art could be used as a tool of propaganda to bring about change originate?