Art satisfies the human sense of sight, moves the human heart, and is interpreted according to each individual's unique perspective. Since the primary purpose of most works of art is purely aesthetic, not everyone views them as agents of social transformation. Every member of society may see themselves reflected in art; everyone should have access to all forms of creative expression. Politics of Visual Arts examines how recent political trends are influencing the production, exhibition, consumption, and preservation of works of art across a wide range of cultural contexts in response to mounting political pressures from activist and special interest groups, on the one hand, and politically conservative governments, on the other.

culture, memorialization, transitional justice, arts-based peacebuilding.