 a commonly seen logo | |
| Date | 26 September 2014 – ongoing |
|---|---|
| Location | Hong Kong; primarily Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok; Internet |
| Organised by | civil disobedience movement |
| Footage | The Works |
| Website | facebook |
Art of the Umbrella movement refers to artistic works created as part of the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong which demanded democracy in the election of the territory's top leader. Most of the physical works of art are located within the three main protest sites of Admiralty, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok.
Art is often held to be an integral part of activism. For the students involved in the "Umbrella Revolution", their art is a primary vehicle of expression and a method of documenting what occurs.[1] Use of the umbrella – an everyday item that protects users against the rain and the sun – by the protesters to deflect pepper spray and tear gas of the police,[2] has given the object iconic status at a political level, symbolising resistance and the underlying social grievances.[1][3][4] The occupied streets of Hong Kong have been transformed into an extended canvas of artistic creativity.[5]
- ^ a b Schumacher, Mary Louise (6 November 2014). "The enchanting art of Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ Disizart. "Hong Kong Police Man Stance | Wall Art Decor | Taken during the Umbrella Movement Protests in Hong Kong". Disizart.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "Hong Kong's Wild Protest Art". Foreign Policy.
- ^ "Photos: The colorful world of Hong Kong's protest art". The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ Ivan Watson, Pamela Boykoff and Vivian Kam (8 October 2014). "Street becomes canvas for 'silent protest' in Hong Kong". CNN.