Once again via Global Voices Online can the outside world gain some insight into what is happening in Iran.
The latest postings by bloggers shows how art is being harnessed as part of the pattern of protest. A "smart" and seemingly peaceful way of making a widespread impact.
"Bloggers and citizen artists online have been creating designs and cartoons to add a touch of art to the insistent Iranian protest movement that has risen in response the June 12 presidential election results.
As the protests in favor of an annulment continue, so does the repression by government against demonstrating citizens. Meanwhile, the world has been learning about both the slogans and the victims of the protests thanks to citizen media."
Go here to see the posters and slogans. Eye-opening!
The latest postings by bloggers shows how art is being harnessed as part of the pattern of protest. A "smart" and seemingly peaceful way of making a widespread impact.
"Bloggers and citizen artists online have been creating designs and cartoons to add a touch of art to the insistent Iranian protest movement that has risen in response the June 12 presidential election results.
As the protests in favor of an annulment continue, so does the repression by government against demonstrating citizens. Meanwhile, the world has been learning about both the slogans and the victims of the protests thanks to citizen media."
Go here to see the posters and slogans. Eye-opening!
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