2011-11-04

How do young artists take on the social challenges of Anti-Consumerism in their works?

The socio-political movement Anti-Consumerism attracts more and more followers. At its heart it is a movement against the equating of personal happiness with consumption and the purchase of material possessions. Fueled by the current economic situation, activists occupy Wall Street, a young casual trader is able to lure BBC into a fake interview where he states, I go to bed every night, I dream of another recession. Its an opportunity to make money. and forums for creative critiques on consumerism" gain followers rapidly. All this happens in a world where some artists are able to create artworks that are instantly sold for euro amounts up to 7 digits.
How do young artists take on the social challenges of Anti-Consumerism in their works?
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