The world is changing fast. Just think, three months ago we were all in class, slogging through lessons on primary colors, or value, or perspective. Now it’s facemasks, stay-at-home orders, and sirens at night. This is America? This is America.
It’s been months since we’ve looked at a slideshow. Today, we’re going to take a look at some protest signs …you can even imagine we’re back in class. Sometimes it’s better to use anger and outrage to make art; I’m sure your local camera store would appreciate it. Click away, students…
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- Created by the Black Panther Party around 1970; unfortunately it’s still relevant today. smh
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- Small text at the bottom reads “On February 2, 1976, Dessie Woods, a Black woman, was railroaded into prison for successfully defending herself against an attack by an armed white man…”
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- Translation: Let’s Continue the Fight Against Dark Capitalism.
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- Originally design for the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike.
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- A protest against the Vietnam War.
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- Guerilla Girls are devoted to fighting sexism and racism within the art world.
