Inspired? Art can be a powerful tool to invoke social change, at least that’s the point of view of French street artist, JR, winner of last year’s Ted Prize. His wish is to Use Art to Turn the World Inside Out. Groups like Raise Your Art are working to inspire artists respond to today’s biggest social issues. Artists like Alexander Kargaltsev are already bringing attention to issues outside of the horizons of our everyday lives. Check it out:
By 287 SPRING | QUEERTY
In his upcoming exhibition, “Asylum,” queer filmmaker/photographer Alexander Kargaltsev presents nude portraits of Russian gay men who fled violence and discrimination in their homeland and sought refuge in the United States.
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