In Nanjing, China, there stands a haunting statue known as the “Endless Tears.” It was built on the site of a World War II comfort station, where countless women were enslaved by the Japanese army. The statue cries real tears every day, no matter how often visitors wipe them away. Her endless tears represent a…
Are you on the lookout for cool new ways to catch people’s attention through a campaign message or symbol? Rainbow crossings have been a popular feature, but they can be a bit daunting for some. However, there are equally interesting street-art alternatives, like this inspiration from Japan: manhole covers. This medium is not only original,…
This resource by More Onion is a treasure trove for public campaigning.
Here is a list of excellent queer films and documentaries that you can show in your events.
Alys Davies & BBC Arabic BBC News An AI-generated image depicting tent camps for displaced Palestinians and a slogan that reads All Eyes on Rafah is sweeping social media. The post has been shared more than 47 million times by Instagram users including celebrities like Dua Lipa, Lewis Hamilton and Gigi and Bella Hadid.…
This viral Dutch campaign aimed to \”transform the internet into a powerful LGBTQ+ protest platform\” one cookie at a time.
© Samson Goetze / Behance This article by Antje Dun was published in The Commons social change library Do you need to find images & artwork related to COVID-19? Here is a list of websites where you can find coronavirus-COVID-19 art to use for your campaigns. Click on the titles to link to the websites.…
Art is a powerful medium for activism across the world, an instrument for social movements and organisations that are trying to inspire and communicate a message to promote change. Artivism is the intersection between art and activism, and it comes in many forms, including visual arts, songs, poetry, and dance, among others. This publication by…
In lieu of the heavily censored rainbow flag, activists in Shanghai used everyday objects to express their pride.
From hologram protests to projections on buildings, activists have found creative ways to do virtual campaigning in public spaces.