But Is It Art?: The Spirit of Art as Activism

Nonfiction. Art. Activisim. Criticism and Theory. An anthology that explores the rise of activist public art that agitates for social change. Included are discussions of such leading and controversial artists as: the Guerrilla Girls, Gran Fury, Group Material, Women’s Action Coalition, and the Artist and Homeless Collaborative.

Nina Felshin

Nina Felshin

Nina Felshin is a curator of contemporary art, writer, activist, and race walker. Her exhibitions include: Disarming Images: Art for Nuclear Disarmament, Global Warning: Artists and Climate Change, Black and Blue: Examining Police Violence, Framing and ...

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