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  • noun The practice of promoting a political agenda through acts considered to be art, such as the defacing of advertisements.

Etymologies

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Blend of art and activism

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  • From there we announce how you can get involved in local film ventures where "artivism" can make a difference.

    Netvouz - new bookmarks 2009

  • De La Riva, who received a master's degree from NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study in "artivism performance art as a means of cultural resistance," conducted extensive interviews with family and community members along the border before writing the play.

    Voto Latino: AMP: One-Woman Show Tells Story of Border Blues Voto Latino 2011

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  • Some radicals acting to start a “-vism”

    More pungent than middle-class artivism

    Now practice disruption

    By fragrant eruption,

    Harassing their targets with fartivism.

    October 26, 2018