Hannah Spears – CultureFrontier

The History of Abstract Expressionism

A movement that purposefully has no subject matter.

An abstract expressionism painting with a black and white splatter on the left and a colorful figure on the right.

Contemporary Activist Artists: 3 Notable Examples

These “activist” artists challenge us to reconsider the role of art in shaping historical narratives.

A collage of three images that contrast different messages and styles. The top image is a black background with green text that reads “Only you can PREVENT A FOREST”, a twist on the slogan of Smokey Bear, a mascot for forest fire prevention. The middle image is a photo of a person holding a rainbow-colored sign that reads “LOVE” in front of a monument, expressing support for LGBTQ+ rights. The bottom image is a painting of a person wearing an orange outfit and a white ruffled collar, resembling, with a dark sky in the background, creating a sense of mystery and drama.