artivism

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noun

The practice of promoting a political agenda through acts considered to be art, such as the defacing of advertisements.

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Meanings

nounartivism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of promoting a political agenda through acts considered to be art, such as the defacing of advertisements.

Origin

Blend of art + activism.

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Translations

Portuguese artivismo
  • artivismoartistic activism
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “artivism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/artivism.

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