{"product_id":"art-and-politics-now","title":"Art and Politics Now","description":"About the Author\n\nDr. Anthony Downey is Professor of Visual Culture in North Africa and the Middle East at Birmingham City University. Recent publications include Don’t Shrink Me to the Size of a Bullet: The Works of Hiwa K (2017); Future Imperfect: Contemporary Art Practices and Cultural Institutions in the Middle East (2016); and Dissonant Archives: Contemporary Visual Culture and Contested Narratives in the Middle East (2015).\n\nProduct Description\n\nArt \u0026amp; Politics Now is a richly illustrated survey of more than 200 artists whose works address the political, often using radical approaches and techniques to communicate their ideas. Since the turn of the 21st century, contemporary artists have increasingly engaged with some of the most pressing issues facing our world and their art has taken a distinctly political turn. Eleven themed chapters with integrated illustrations each provide a closely woven argument about the contribution of specific artworks and projects to different aspects of political and social engagement, from globalization and citizenship to activism and the environment.\n\nReview\n\nVisually contemporary and stylishly designed ... a timely overview of the art world's involvement in politics. --E-International Relations\n\nA must-have for any artist whose work is inherently rooted in politics. --Review\n\nAnthony Downey's illustrated, themed analysis of political artworks from the past 15 years provides an accessible snapshot of the different ways in which artist are currently engaging with and responding to socioeconomic issues ... Downey's ability to contextualise a range of artistic approaches within such a pacey format makes this both a useful reference and an enjoyable read. --Art Review Asia\n\nDowney's text is thoughtful and accessible, refraining from asserting his own political views on the art, and discussing its intentions and public response with clarity. --Running in Heels\n\nFrom the Back Cover\n\nArt \u0026amp; Politics Now is a richly illustrated survey of more than 200 artists whose works address the political, often using radical approaches and techniques to communicate their ideas. Since the turn of the 21st century, contemporary artists have increasingly engaged with some of the most pressing issues facing our world and their art has taken a distinctly political turn. Eleven themed chapters with integrated illustrations each provide a closely woven argument about the contribution of specific artworks and projects to different aspects of political and social engagement, from globalization and citizenship to activism and the environment.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40737066287189,"sku":"9780500291474N","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/files\/1b86fd52-75e8-47ea-8303-15e673ed4298.jpg?v=1701800248","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/art-and-politics-now","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}