Art and Politics: From Theory to Action

Duration: June 18 – July 16, 2024

Fee: 189€

Max Seats: 28

Enroll Before: June 14, 2024

Live Sessions: 2 hours/week

This course focuses on the relationship between art and politics, offering you insight and inspiration to create artistic projects with political impact. You will first gain an overview of the history of political art and key social themes that are prevalent in art today. In the second half of the course, you will learn strategies for political action from within the arts that you can carry forward into your artistic or curatorial practice.

Over 5 weeks, this course will cover:

• the history and evolution of political art – including different practices and theories
• the main political themes that have dominated art in recent years
• the role of art in social movements and resistance efforts
• alternative methods and strategies for politically organizing in the art world
• a critical analysis of political activism in art – including the potentials, pitfalls and ethics

This interactive course includes numerous case studies of influential artworks, exhibitions, collectives and interventions, as well as a comprehensive reading list. By the end of the course, you will have the background knowledge and confidence to engage in public discourse and develop impactful projects at the intersection of art and politics.

The course is for artists, curators, producers and other art professionals. No specific knowledge is needed but some familiarity with both art and political movements will be helpful.