Session report from the IETM Aarhus Plenary Meeting

The panel discussion ‘Art and Activism II – Transforming culture through
artistic influence’ explored the arts’ potential to challenge mainstream
narratives and highlighted the power of art as a catalyst for cultural and
societal change. It emphasised the urgency of addressing climate change,
colonisation, capitalism and indigenous rights through artistic expression
and collective action. Furthermore, it was discussed whether artists, by
acknowledging and nurturing caring relationships with the human
and the non-human and more-than-human world, can inspire positive
change and contribute to shaping better futures.