The Artists role in contemporary society - Art21

we can turn to artists to show us the way to a better tomorrow.

"A core principle of my work is the ways in which, for a moment, there is a shared experience that is an unlocking. And it is in that experience where possibilities of seeing, possibilities of moving in the world, possibilities of liberation occur because we are — even momentarily — not tied to the oppressions that contain us." — Shaun Leonardo, artist

Art21 documents artists confronting political, social, and personal crises, embracing risk and vulnerability to challenge the norm. Creativity takes courage, and it is through artists’ stories that we can learn how to solve problems in new ways. This is why artists are the heart of everything Art21 does, from our documentary films and public programs to our educational guides and resources.

We are all participants in history. This idea of freedom is under constant construction and reconstruction, from generation to generation." — Abigail DeVille, artist

These are sentiments that I enjoy, some where inside me I hope they are true.