Does artistic activism change anything? Strategic and transformative effects of arts in anti-coal struggles in Oakland, CA

Sanz, Teresa; Rodríguez‐Labajos, Beatriz

doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2021.03.010

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“…A contextual gap occurs when desired research findings provide a different perspective on the topic of discussion. For instance, Sanz & Rodriguez-Labajos (2021) examined how environmental artists contribute to transformative social movements centered around sustainability. This study employed in-depth interviews with environmental artists, analysis of their artworks, and review of public responses.…”

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Showcasing Case Studies of Artists and Artistic Movements That Have Sparked Transformative Social Movements in South Korea

Taehyung

2023

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the showcasing case studies of artists and artistic movements that have sparked transformative social movements in South Korea. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the artists and artistic movements that have sparked transformative social movements in South Korea. Preliminary empirical review revealed that the there is a high potential of art therapy in addressing mental health challenges. It was a longitudinal study with participants in art therapy programs, pre- and post-program assessments, and qualitative interviews. Art therapy promotes self-expression, emotional healing, and personal transformation among participants. Recommendations: The Social Movement Theory, Cultural Sociology and Visual Sociology may be used to anchor future studies on the artists and artistic movements that have sparked transformative social movements in south Korea. The South Korean government should support and promote artists from diverse backgrounds and give them platforms to showcase their work. Integrating arts education in schools and communities allows individuals to develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.

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Showcasing Case Studies of Artists and Artistic Movements That Have Sparked Transformative Social Movements in South Korea

Taehyung

2023

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“…Another effective strategy for young involvement is creative expression. Young activists may make their points in appealing ways by using art, music, poetry, and other types of creative media (Sanz & Labajos, 2021). The ability of creative works to transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries makes them powerful vehicles for interacting with a wide range of people and fostering empathy and understanding.…”

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The Role of Youth Activism in Facilitating Social Change: A Catalyst for Transformation in the Contemporary Era

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Khan

2023

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The article explores the critical part that youth activism plays in fostering social change within the current modern context. The research investigates how young activists have significantly influenced the process of altering social norms, political discourse, and cultural paradigms. This study thoroughly investigates the numerous facets and significance of youth activism in the modern day based on a thorough analysis of academic literature, empirical research, and practical examples. The study begins by looking at the development of young activism across time, placing it in relation to earlier social movements and highlighting its potential to change with the times. This remark emphasizes how social media platforms, in particular, have facilitated the capacity of young activists to connect, organize, and increase the reach of their messages on a global scale. The article also discusses the broad range of issues that young activists support, including gender parity, racial justice, and climate change, as well as the underlying causes that motivate them. The report also underlines how crucial it is for these devoted young to act as change agents by promoting policy adjustments, raising public awareness, and posing difficult questions about deeply rooted cultural norms and traditions. Lastly, it covers the challenges and obstacles young activists encounter, such as political pushback and personal exhaustion.

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“…For instance, the paintings by Caspar David Friedrich or J. M. W. Turner expressed “nature” as a divine creation against the artifice of civilization—in line with the Western Environmentalism’s notions of “nature” as something separated, distinct, and independent from humans (Muraca 2016 ). Outside the museums and professional artist circles, local environmental movements and communities around the world use their creativity to express their discontent over projects and to promote environmental transformations (Sanz and Rodriguez-Labajos 2021 ). These paintings, banners, street performances, and songs directly express people’s relationship with the environment (Belalcazar Valencia and Molina Valencia 2017 ; Jenkins 2010 ; Merlinsky and Serafini 2021 ; Ogaga 2011 ).…”

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Arts, place, and sacrifice zones: restoration of damaged relational values in a Chilean sacrifice zone

Sanz

Rodríguez‐Labajos

2022

Sustain Sci

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This paper aims to unpack the relational dimension of place and placemaking by analysing how creative actions underpin relational values towards socio-spatial restoration in the sacrifice zone affecting the communities of Quintero and Puchuncaví (QPSZ) in Chile. Sacrifice zones are places permanently subject to environmental damage and lack of environmental regulation. For affected populations in environmentally degraded areas, creative actions such as murals, music, and street performances have become a way to re-establish connections both among humans, and between humans and the environment. To date, little has been theorized on this connection. With this in mind, we use network analysis to analyze which and how relational values are mobilized by artistic actions, and to examine ensuing socio-spatial transformations. Drawing insights from 35 interviews with activists, artists, and residents in QPSZ, we observed relational effects of arts, especially in creation processes, and in representations of local elements and life histories. The materiality of artistic practices raised as a force of placemaking, and so did artistic spaces as promoters of networking and social cohesion, essential for socio-spatial restoration. By bringing together insights from aesthetic politics, human geography, and relational values, this paper contributes to the emerging literature on art committed to tackling socio-environmental crises, and to political–ecological theories on the transformation of degraded areas.

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Does artistic activism change anything? Strategic and transformative effects of arts in anti-coal struggles in Oakland, CA

Cited by 18 publications

References 80 publications

Showcasing Case Studies of Artists and Artistic Movements That Have Sparked Transformative Social Movements in South Korea

Showcasing Case Studies of Artists and Artistic Movements That Have Sparked Transformative Social Movements in South Korea

The Role of Youth Activism in Facilitating Social Change: A Catalyst for Transformation in the Contemporary Era

Arts, place, and sacrifice zones: restoration of damaged relational values in a Chilean sacrifice zone

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