Is graffiti art and creative actions on the streets, combined with social media technology proving to be a serious challenge to capitalism's cultural dominance? The large amount of artistic creativity that came from around the globe inspired by the democratic revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia was a sign that revolutionary art is alive and flourishing. Much of it was viewed on the internet. In looking at a few examples of artistic resistance from around the globe, this workshop aims to point out the contradiction of capitalism's drive to expand into larger, new media markets, while creating larger potential for peoples' ability to collectively create anti-capitalist propaganda.
Van is a practising visual artist and activist based in Melbourne. He exhibits his artworks regularly throughout Australia and overseas. He uses his art to strengthen social justice campaigns and to provide a voice to challenge the capitalist system on various fronts. He is a member of Australian Artists Against Apartheid and the Revolutionary Socialist Party.
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