Creating Change: Art as Activism

Great Big Reel 186:
New to our channel, or don't have time to look through our back catalog? This video is part of a series of Great Big Reels we've put together for a blast through our world. In this reel, we meet artists and activists using their unique talents to draw attention to their movements and bring a voice to a cause.

This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, and distinctive people in the world.

[CatchyUsername]

art is a form of human expression. would it not be logical for art to hold expressions of political opinions and the spirit of activism?

[jaiyapapaya]

I've read a lot of comments upset about bringing in politics.
Politics aside, you can still enjoy the art. You're treating politics like a fandom, you can enjoy the source with the fandom. You can enjoy the art with the politics. Simple solution.

[Rissy]

#2 breaks so many conceived barriers.... Jamaican British Muslim (and hijab wearing) female rappers. You go girls! 😘✌

[ginsuneko]

Bunch of babies in these comments having their safe spaces invaded by some political art that doesn't agree with them. I will not miss them; the less toxicity on these videos, the better.

[MochiPuff]

this vid is great ignore the angry white people in the comments

[juicicle]

This video was nice... now just to... oh wait this video is 11 minutes long, that's 9 extra minutes of bliss!

[VitorMadeira]

5:46 Loved the story of the Quito Orthographic Action movement. That is a clever idea.

[kosn]

i like very very good beacose iut is educatif and gut

[Asphodelic_Ellipse]

Ayo anyone know where to find the song at 5:36- 5:42 ? cause I like the way it sounds

[loveaesthetic]

I mean im not a supporter of any of those religions/beliefs/Clubs but i love the artwork out into all these videos and shorts keep up the good work my mate. Also how do you find these people

[jibbs_aim]

U have quality content most of the time but I think the solution to the few not very good ones is to take time between uploads. That will also give each video significantly more attention from each subscriber. A lot of times I will see like 6 uplaods from you and only end up watching like 2

[camree]

Please don't become another Vox or buzzfeed.

[adriancreates]

This was very inspiring for me. It's really saddening though, no matter what humanity can do, their history will always repeat

[tipsycat]

That feel when activism has become more of a fashion accessory than a thing that people are ACTIVE about. I'd be totally onboard with a Great Big Story about men and women fundraising and financing shelters or something, but this is so redundant.

[FlopCouture]

this is great...but how does painting ones nails improve rights for women, spread lgbt awareness, and save black lives? In my opinion art for arts sake. Leave reality out of art.

[tyler]

Save me from the sea of peopl









I will remember

[SunSchrody]

Activism =/= Expressing what you care about. But cool work.

[inspectornigel]

How come nobody wants to stop male domestic abuse

[plywoodcarjohnson]

Print it on t-shirts. On papers, hand'em out. But writing music? Doesn't that feel old? The nail idea is at least new.

[Teej_]

Can we just stop making like everything about politics. I mean, there is nothing wrong with some political messages in art but for the most part I think everyone is sick of politically driven messages being forced downtown their throat at every turn. #activism doesn't actually make you socially aware of shit.