KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF

Art has long served as a vehicle for activism and advocacy. For instance, mural art played a significant role in anti-war protests during the Vietnam War. The renowned artist Banksy has often used his work to protest injustice and incite rebellion. Diego Rivera painted expressive murals on public walls to…

In this photo, Dain Yoon uses art to raise awareness about the horrors of domestic violence and abuse. In the U.S., 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men report experiencing violence by their partner. Domestic violence is widespread in both developing and industrialized nations and requires decisive legal action.

CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE

The Russian artist Ellen Sheidlin has gained millions of Instagram followers with her captivatingly surreal photos. She uses body paints, props, and the power of Photoshop to create images that resonate with her huge fan base.

In the picture, she reverses the perspective, placing her face upside down by painting a nose and lips on her forehead. The two women with inverted faces seem to be making eye contact, as if they want to communicate with each other. This could have a deeper meaning, perhaps even inspired by the upside-down smiley emoji, which often stands for humor or sarcasm.