Media Arts as an Artistic Activism: State of Art

This state of art aims to explore the connection between media arts and artistic activism, emphasizing its role in fostering discussions on social, political, and environmental issues today. By combining art, technology, communication, and science, media arts provide a platform to question standards, spark conversations, and raise awareness about important topics. In this article, we also discuss a pertinent topic in activism through its impactful laser projection format, known for its scale, transforming spaces and perceptions to stimulate debate and reflection on topics of significant social and environmental relevance. This examination illustrates how adapting tools and ideas serves not just as a form of creative expression but also as a powerful tool for criticizing and influencing society.

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Mesquita, B., Moura, J. M., & Sá, A. (2025). Media arts as an artistic activism: State of art. In D. Raposo, J. Neves, R. Silva, L. Correia Castilho, & R. Dias (Eds.), Advances in design, music and arts III. EIMAD 2024 (Vol. 49). Springer Series in Design and Innovation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73705-3_39