
r/art_for_change

Political hypocrisy is sometimes easier to draw than explain.
Even while crossing one of Sarajevo’s most dangerous roads, these boys couldn't abandon their dog
Sarajevo was under siege for 1,425 days during the Bosnian War. Snipers positioned in the surrounding hills fired at civilians crossing the city’s open roads. This became known as Sniper Alley because even walking from one side of the street to the other could cost someone their life.
Another amazing sign on the highway in San Francisco.
He also needs a ball room. So…. Sorry kid
A Burger King employee in the U.S. who was fired for saying “free Palestine” to a customer. This is how Palestinians in Gaza are showing solidarity with her ❤️
After Israeli settlers surrounded his family home in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian-American Loui Ridi returned from Ohio and raised the U.S. flag from the roof.
The new labor fight is over who gets to make the art
Banksy painted this on London’s Royal Courts of Justice
This Banksy mural appeared on London’s Royal Courts of Justice on September 8, 2025, two days after many protesters were arrested in the city. Authorities covered it the same day, but that only made its message feel stronger.
Some messages of resistance never stop being relevant
Beavers coming in Clutch Again
In the early hours of 28 June 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York, prompted a spontaneous outburst of resistance that lasted for six days and was a watershed moment for LGBTQ+ rights.
When war becomes normal, peace starts looking radical
Activists from the group "Black Rose Action" carried out a direct protest in the West Bank by spraying red paint over Israeli flags placed by settlers and occupation forces.
Jackie Chan at the benefit concert in Hong Kong, in support of Tiananmen Square protesters in 1989. The lady next to him is Anita Mui, a famous singer and actress from Hong Kong who also lent support for protestors fleeing from China
National Gary Webb Day is August 31, 2026; The book "Dark Alliance" Alleges that the USG looked the other way AND ran drugs directly. Investigations revealed that a secret Memo/MOU allowed drugs by Assets/agents to go unreported 1982-1995. It was signed by William Casey / William French Smith
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The Revolution Will Be Documented
What does a protest look like at 2am? Not speeches. Dosas being handed out by strangers. Graffiti covering every wall. People dancing to a Bluetooth speaker like the fear didn't exist, right alongside the fear itself. I followed this across Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi over two months, and wrote it all down just in time for our 80th Independence Day. Read it when you get a moment, I'd really love to know what you think.