Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism

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Main Author: Pires, Catarina
Publication Date: 2023
Format: Article
Language: eng
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spelling Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic ActivismArtistic activismResistanceLabourInstitutional critiqueSubversion.UIDB/00417/2020 UIDP/00417/2020The contemporary art world is characterized by precarious and intermittent forms of employ-ment such as subcontracting and freelancing. Non-paid work is also common in the arts sector either in the form of internships or uncompensated exhibiting, writing and curating. In this article we analyse subversion in the context of artistic activism as a resistance strategy against labour relations within contemporary capitalism. As a case study, we present a critical analysis of two works by artist Joshua Schwebel, Subsidy (2015)and Médiation Culturelle (2017-2018), which aimed to take advantage of the institutional exhibition context to not only raise awareness about hidden aspects of labour prac-tices common among art institutions but also to create real change and empower workers. Taking into account capitalism’s adaptability and its undermining of traditional forms of resistance, we argue that artistic activism plays a crucial role in pursuing counter-hegemonic struggle. By analysing and compar-ing both projects we have concluded that subversion is used as the broader strategy, whereas disruption, dialogue and displacement are used as tactics. This research also establishes context as a fundamental element for artistic activism works and the necessity to adapt strategies to maximize possibilities of achieving social transformation.Instituto de História da Arte (IHA)RUNPires, Catarina2023-12-05T22:28:32Z2023-03-302023-03-30T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article19application/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10362/160909eng1131-5598PURE: 74748836https://doi.org/10.5209/aris.82043info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)instname:FCCN, serviços digitais da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiainstacron:RCAAP2024-05-22T18:16:25Zoai:run.unl.pt:10362/160909Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireinfo@rcaap.ptopendoar:https://opendoar.ac.uk/repository/71602025-05-28T17:46:57.723738Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP) - FCCN, serviços digitais da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiafalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
title Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
spellingShingle Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
Pires, Catarina
Artistic activism
Resistance
Labour
Institutional critique
Subversion.
title_short Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
title_full Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
title_fullStr Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
title_full_unstemmed Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
title_sort Subversion as a Resistance Strategy in Artistic Activism
author Pires, Catarina
author_facet Pires, Catarina
author_role author
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Pires, Catarina
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Artistic activism
Resistance
Labour
Institutional critique
Subversion.
topic Artistic activism
Resistance
Labour
Institutional critique
Subversion.
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