art as social commentary

social commentary social commentary is the act of using rhetorical devices to provide commentary on issues in society. this is often done with the idea of promoting change by informing the general populace about a given problem and appealing to people's sense of justice.

Flower Thrower Banksy

Don’t Shoot Hank Willis Thomas

I Remember When All This Was Trees Banksy (Detroit 2010)

Paul Kuczynski 29 Paul Kuczynski

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It’s Never Our Fault Barbara Kruger

Three Figures Sitting Lorna Simpson