There's a powerful argument to be had for saying all art is political. Some artists may disagree, but historically there's a lot of evidence showing the impact of art when used as a weapon against oppression, injustice and inequality, however opaquely or inadvertently. Even when there's no overt political intent, art will always mirror or challenge a society's norms and values.
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Independent,
26 June 2016, Ireland
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