#155: Propaganda for Compassion and Equality

Be nice to everyone.

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After: Cochrane, Lauren (2022) ‘It’s about having your tag everywhere’: why the art of Keith Haring is all around us. Available At: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/nov/17/keith-haring-art-fashion-brand-partnerships (Accessed: 17th November 2022).

And between writing and posting: Siobhán (@SlugInkPress) (2022) "No x" [Twitter] 12 December. Available at: https://twitter.com/SlugInkPress/status/1602282262124453890 (Accessed: 12th December 2022).

Riedzewski, Ramona (@archivist_ramona) (2022) "Positive messaging on the streets of Hammersmith." [Instagram] 16 December. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmO5naaobV4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (Accessed: 16th December 2022).

#145: A heart torn out vs A heart given to the world

A site-specific artwork removed from that site and sold off to the highest bidder.

vs

Allowing the world to see an unknown treasure.

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Note: Inspired by two articles about the sale of Keith Haring’s Radiant Baby.  See Jones (2022e) and Sherwood (2022) in the Online resources section of the Imaginary Art Resource List.