Bearing Witness and Creative Activism

Abstract In this article, I explore the relationship between witness-bearing arts as a form of creative activism designed to respond social injustices. first section, present some common features bearing witness, conceptualized within media studies and journalism. Then explain how artworks placed in streets can bear witness similar way. argue that art transmits knowledge about certain unjust harmful events, which then places moral burden or responsibility on viewer. To defend view, offer examples activist bears events. suggest is order make truths publicly available, by offering evidence them embedded artwork. The final section considers why especially effective for art. Witness-bearing plays crucial knowledge-transmitting function, one enables engage activism. conclude considering offers powerful persuasive voice oppressed.