Interpretation of Refugee Problems in Ai Weiwei, Barthelemy Toguo, Allan Sekula and Banksy’s Artworks Cover Image

Ai Weiwei, Barthelemy Toguo, Allan Sekula, Banksy’in Sanat Çalışmalarında Mülteci Sorunlarının Yorumlanması
Interpretation of Refugee Problems in Ai Weiwei, Barthelemy Toguo, Allan Sekula and Banksy’s Artworks

Author(s): Saime Uyar, Mustafa Salim Aktuğ
Subject(s): Visual Arts, Aesthetics, Migration Studies, Sociology of Art
Published by: Sanat ve Dil Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Keywords: Ai Weiwei; Allan Sekula; Barthelemy Toguo; Banksy; refugee crisis; art;

Summary/Abstract: Ai Weiwei, Barthelemy Toguo, Allan Sekula and Banksy are among the most important representatives of today's art. These artists have created effective works that depict the common pain of humanity by making artistic practices that draw attention to the problems faced by refugees. They have created awareness in their artistic practice, which emphasizes that individuals who are in refugee status should be granted the right to live humanely. This article includes analysis of artistic works that examine the common problem of all humanity with the globalized world through the determined works of these artists. It discusses the ethical and moral values that artists emphasize regarding the solution of the refugee crisis, by emphasizing how the dreams and tragedies of silent communities that cannot express themselves are interpreted.

  • Issue Year: 9/2020
  • Issue No: 69
  • Page Range: 792-804
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Turkish