Art of Protest (2021)
From Keith Haring to Extinction Rebellion, the civil rights movement to Black Lives Matter, what does a revolution look like? Discover the power of words and images in this thought-provoking look at protest art by highly acclaimed artivist De Nichols.
From the psychedelic typography used in “Make Love Not War” posters of the ’60s to the solitary raised fist, some of the most memorable and striking protest artwork from across the world and throughout history deserves a long, hard look. Readers can explore each piece of art to understand how color, symbolism, technique, and typography play an important role in communication. Guided by activist, lecturer, and speaker De Nichols’s powerful narrative and stunningly illustrated by a collaboration of young artists, this volume also has plenty of tips and ideas for creating your own revolutionary designs. This is a fully comprehensive look at the art of protest.
Here are various locations to pre-order Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution. Also be sure to check your local book stores for copies of the book!
via Bonnier UK:
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, is excited to announce the acquisition of Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution by designer-activist De Nichols.
Featuring illustrations from Diana Dagadita, Olivia Twist, Raul Opera, Molly Mendoza, and Diego Becas. World rights were acquired by Joanna McInerney, Head of Big Picture Press, from the contributors directly.
Art of Protest empowers readers to understand how colour, symbolism, technique, performance and so much more play a vital role in communication. From Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter to the Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and the Disability Rights Movement of the 70s, the book encourages readers to explore what it takes to make a collective visual impact throughout history and across the world. Tips and advice from the author also encourage readers to make their own protest art.
To show its support for the book, Bonnier Books UK will be donating 10% of all proceeds to DoSomething.org – a global organisation dedicated to funding youth-led movements.
Joanna McInerney added: ‘I could not be prouder to be publishing this book. In Art of Protest, De weaves her own personal narrative into the text, resulting in a book that is more than a journey through the history of ‘artivism’ – it is the story of a young woman who was inspired to make a change. Combined with the striking artwork of five amazing artists from around the world, the result is a powerful message on the importance of collective communication. We could not have known when this book was acquired what events were just around the corner. It is our hope that this book will guide its readers through this important time in our history and can be used as a tool for positive change.’
Karen Goldfeder of DoSomething said, “DoSomething believes in the power of young people to transform their communities. Art of Protest celebrates many activists who have inspired today’s young people to take action and advocate for change at the local, national, and global level. We are so excited for this partnership.”
‘I write this book as a reflection and guiding source on the power of the arts to lead us toward greater justice and liberation in this society. This is a power that has been a life-long presence in my life, and I offer these personal stories, historical accounts, and highlights of today’s protest art with the hope that this inspires readers to cultivate their visual voice as a catalyst for change.’ De Nichols, Author
De Nichols is an art-based organizer, social impact designer, serial entrepreneur, and keynote lecturer, who has mobilized change-makers nationwide to develop creative approaches to the social, civic, and racial justice issues that matter most within communities.