The Art of Protest : A Visual History of Dissent and Resistance

Presented in collaboration with Amnesty International, this stunning collection of more than a hundred posters charts a visual journey across more than a century of political and social activism. From the suffragettes of the early twentieth century to the upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s to contemporary, social-media-driven demonstrations of dissent and resistance, this illustrative history features iconic art from the archives of Amnesty International, work by world-renowned artists, and spontaneous posters from short-lived print collectives and activists on the ground.. With a foreword by celebrated artist and activist Anish Kapoor, The Art of Protest covers key campaigns, global and local, including the refugee and climate crises, women's empowerment, nuclear disarmament, LGBTQ activism, Black Lives Matter, and issues around war and the misuse of the world's resources. These are images that have pushed boundaries as they give voice to the marginalized and confront those who would deny people their rights to peace and equality. "The Art of Protest is a visual journey across more than a century of social and political activism, a rich tapestry of posters created by artists as they have celebrated and supported campaigns for civil and human rights around the world. From the suffragettes of the early twentieth century to the upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s to contemporary, social-media-driven demonstrations of dissent and resistance, this illustrative history features iconic art from the archives of Amnesty International, work by world-renowned artists, and spontaneous posters from short-lived print collectives and activists on the ground. Showcasing more than a hundred posters, The Art of Protest covers key campaigns, global and local, including the refugee and climate crises, women's empowerment, nuclear disarmament, LGBTQ activism, Black Lives Matter, and issues around war and the misuse of the world's resources. These are images that have pushed the boundaries as they give voice to the marginalized and confront those who would deny people their rights to peace and equality"-- Back cover "A bold collection of some of the world's most iconic and essential protest posters which profile the world's political landscape through the last hundred years, fully annotated with historical background, published in collaboration with Amnesty International, and with an introduction by ground-breaking artists and activist Anish Kapoor"-- Provided by publisher Cover Title Page Copyright A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL... WOMEN ARE LIKE TEABAGS... IF A BULLET SHOULD ENTER MY BRAIN... THOSE WHO LOVE PEACE... UNTHINKING RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY... HATE IS TOO GREAT A BURDEN... WE ARE USING RESOURCES... AFTERWORD BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Picture Credits