Art Works

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How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together

Ken Grossinger

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The New Press
23 November 2023

The Arts: General & Reference

A ""poignant, entertaining"" (Foreword Reviews) look at the artists and organizers on the front lines of political mobilization and social change, with a new preface and postscript on activism in the age of Trump

""With contributions from voices like Jackson Browne, Shepard Fairey, Jane Fonda, JR, Jose Antonio Vargas, and more, and drawing from historical to contemporary examples like BLM, Grossinger's primer is must-read for every artist/activist."" -LA Weekly

), Ken Grossinger's updated paperback edition of his celebrated Art Works ""truly illustrates how art can be a weapon, an organizing tool, and a mirror for activists and organizers to view their own work"" (The Progressive).

Distilling lessons and insights from grassroots leaders and luminaries such as Ai Weiwei, Courtland Cox, and Shepard Fairey, and drawing from historical and present-day examples-including Black Lives Matter, Standing Rock, the Hip Hop Caucus, the Legacy Museum, and the Art for Justice Fund-Grossinger ""tells the complicated and fascinating story of the recent history of activism and the arts and points to new ways in which the arts, pop culture, and institutions are aligning themselves to address issues of violence, beauty, capitalism, and justice"" (Laurie Anderson).

With a new preface and a postscript describing how to combat authorianism in this new political era, along with new illustrations Art Works offers a rich tapestry of tactics and successes that speak directly to the challenges and needs of today's activists and artists.

By: Ken Grossinger
Imprint: The New Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781620976722
ISBN 10: 1620976722
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 23 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ken Grossinger has been a leading strategist in movements for social and economic justice for thirty-five years, in unions and community organizations, and as director of Impact Philanthropy in Democracy Partners. Among other cultural projects, he co-executive produced the award-winning Netflix documentaries The Social Dilemma and The Bleeding Edge. He lives in Washington, DC.

Reviews for Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together

Ken Grossinger understands the vital chemistry that happens when artists and organizers join forces. We can't ignore these lessons and insights if we want real political change in our lifetime. -Tabitha Jackson, director, Sundance Film Festival