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Hannah Jacobson
Professor Doran
ENC 2135
18 October 2016

Annotated Bibliography

David, Carol. "Elitism in the Stories of US Art Museums: The Power of a Master
Narrative."
Journal of Business and Technical Communication, vol. 13, no. 3, 1999, pp. 318-335.

This source analyzes the inherent elitism of US art museums, which were created and are
financially supported by the rich. It also describes, a master narrative of elitism and
exclusivity inscribed in early museums organizational structure has been maintained
throughout this century (322). The article suggests that these narratives cater to the
wealthy contributors to the museums, ignoring those of less privileged groups.

This source will be beneficial in strengthening my argument, as it provides supporting


evidence for the claim that public art has become a popular choice for contemporary
artists in lieu of placing art in museums, which cater to privileged portions of a
population. This source provides a well-researched argument which provides information
about a potential cause of an artists decision to create a public work.

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Dunun-Wasowicz, R. The Rainbow Is Burning: Analysing Public Contemporary Art as


Site of the Polish Symbolic Conflict Over LGBT Rights, the Nation and Europe. Studies
in Ethnicity and Nationalism, vol.16, no.1, 2016, pp.2039.

This is an article which examines the effect of the symbolically charged work Rainbow
being placed at Savior Square in Warsaw, Poland in 2012. The paper analyzes how the
presence of the work in this particular place became a representation of preexisting social
conflict and, itself catalyzes polarization of public attitudes (21). The paper also
explores how Rainbows public location allowed it to become a, site of the Polish
symbolic conflict over LGBT rights, nationhood, and Europe (20).

This source will be beneficial in writing my paper as it analyzes, in depth, a public


contemporary art piece which incited social action. The source provides a specific
example which will help me defend the argument that contemporary arts shift from the
elite to public sphere was caused in part by a shift in concept and purpose of works from
aesthetic to activist

Feehan, Catherine M. A Study on Contemporary Art Museums as Activist Agents for Social
Change. University of Houston, 2010.

This source discusses how contemporary art museums serve as, activist agents for social
change (29). The paper claims that the art displayed in these museums often times

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speaks to, social and environmental concerns such as, globalization, racial, gender,
gay, and feminist issues (2). The source also compiles information of common themes
amongst contemporary art museums in Texas from 2007- 2009.

This source provides information that will be beneficial in developing an effective


counterargument. The source provides specific examples of contemporary artworks
within museum exhibitions which were created to convey a message surrounding a
specific social issue, or to incite social change.

Hansen, Susan. Pleasure stolen from the poor: Community discourse on the theft of a
Banksy Crime, Media, Culture, vol.11, no. 1, 2015, pp. 1-19.

This source provides information of the controversy surrounding the removal of the
Banksy work No Ball Games from an exterior wall of a building in North London,
specially regarding the reactions of the community. The source contains two opposing
arguments from community members concerning the issue. The two arguments analyzed
being, Street art as vandalism: Removal as restoring order and value to the community
(6), and , Street art as a gift to the community: Removal as theft (12.)

This source will be a valuable resource when writing my paper. This is due to the fact that
the source contains discourse on ideas that support and provide additional information
concerning my argument and a potential counterargument. This source provides examples
of public perception of street art, which constitutes a contemporary, public work.

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Hansen, Susan, and Flynn, Danny. This is not a Banksy!: street art as aesthetic protest.
Continuum, vol. 29, no. 6, 2015, pp. 898-912.

This article investigates the concept of street art being a form of aesthetic protest through
the meanings behind and controversy surrounding several artworks created by the street
artist Banksy. The source analyzes multiple Banksy works in depth, including Slave
Labor and Darling Look, its a Banksy! as well as works created by other street artists in
response to the removal of Slave Labor.

This source will be constructive in developing my paper, as it analyzes several works


which can be considered contemporary public art pieces and contain themes centered
around social issues. The source provides examples supported by factual evidence, which
could help support claims made within my paper.

Levine, Ellen G., and Stephen K. Levine. Art in Action : Expressive Arts Therapy and Social
Change. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011.

This source provides an in depth look at how expressive art therapy has been utilized to
inspire and create social change. The source discusses the impact of expressive art
therapy in aiding communities and areas affected by political and social conflict, as well
as their effectiveness.

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Though this source focuses on expressive arts therapy rather than public contemporary
artworks or artists in particular, it still provides information that will be useful in
defending the argument and claims made in my paper. The source contains examples of
public art projects created with the intention of enacting or inspiring social change, and
therefore contains examples that could provide support for my paper.

Nwoye, Onuigbo G. "Social Issues on Walls: Graffiti in University Lavatories." Discourse &
Society, vol. 4, no.4, 1993, pp. 419-42.

This source studies an ulterior purpose and motivation for graffiti being created on the
walls of University bathrooms. The source suggests that rather than being just for the
defacement of property, the graffiti serves as a way of expression and communication for
marginalized groups, who have no alternative media available.

Though this source does not contain examples of what would typically be considered
contemporary art, and focuses on text- based graffiti, it still provides information that will
be useful in supporting and strengthening my argument. The source provides well
researched information considering the use of graffiti for a way of communication for
marginalized persons, as well as a platform for discussing social issues.

Parry, William. Against the Wall: The Art of Resistance in Palestine. Lawrence Hill Books,
2011.

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This source investigates the work and impact of an art collective including, Banksy, a
London-based organization called Pictures on walls, and 14 artists from the UK, US and
Europe (15). The works, which were created on the West Bank barrier wall, enclosing
Israeli occupied territories of Palestine, generated publicity and spoke to the humanitarian
issues surrounding the placement of the wall. The source analyzes the works, and how
their creation influenced both public perception and media attention on the wall.

This source contains well-researched information about unsanctioned works on the West
Bank wall, and the messages they convey, as well as details about the issue of the wall
itself. Therefore, this source provides supporting evidence for my paper, including not
just examples of artworks, but an analysis of their effectiveness in conveying their
intended message as well.

Turner, Caroline. Art and Social Change: Contemporary Art in Asia and the Pacific. Pandanus
Books, 2005.

This source provides information on developments in contemporary works created in


Asia and the Pacific, specifically concerning how the works mentioned relate to changes
in the region. The source surveys work from places including Taiwan, Sri Lanka,
Vietnam, Japan, and Australia and the Pacific. The book analyzes the links between social
change and the artworks created in each part of Asia and the Pacific.

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This source will be beneficial in writing my paper as it includes comprehensive, wellresearched information regarding a vast number of contemporary artworks throughout
Asia and the Pacific. This source will be useful in strengthening my argument because it
provides numerous examples and supporting evidence which speaks to the concept of art
created with intentional themes of social change.

Usenko, Natalia. "Political Issues in Contemporary Art of Ukraine." Journal of Education,


Culture & Society, no.2, 2014, pp. 180-192.

This source investigates the art created in the Ukraine as a reflection of political issues in
the country. The source states, one of the most distinctive features of contemporary art
was the actualization of political subjects in various art forms, which was a reaction to the
events of the political life of the country on her way to democracy (180). Through the
analysis of various artistic actions and works of artists and art groups in the country, the
source provides information concerning the impact and meaning of these works on
Ukrainian society.

This source contains information that will be helpful in constructing the argument of my
paper. The source provides examples of works and artists which are prominent in protests
of the politics of the Ukraine, which will help strengthen my argument. Also, the paper
provides a supporting analysis for each work mentioned that will provide additional
information regarding the topic of my paper.

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