Crafting Change

Handmade Activism, Past and Present

Crafting Change
Jessica Vitkus
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Paperback
h229 x 184mm - 208pg
18 Oct 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780374313326
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An energetic, informative, and inspiring exploration of craftivism - the intersection of art and activism - throughout American history, with particular focus on the present day. Craftivism means using handmade art to provoke, to interrupt, to draw attention, to help others, and hopefully to bring change. Ever heard of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which helped raise awareness of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s? That' s craftivism. Remember the bright pink pussyhats from the Women' s March in 2017? That' s craftivism, too. In Crafting Change, author Jessica Vitkus interviews modern craftivists and scholars who study political crafting of the past. This full-color book includes their own words, historical context, over 100 photos of the artists and their work. The result is an engaging narrative that reads like a mix-tape of the craftivist greats. It' s a perfect book for teens who want to find creative ways to change the world for the better, even including step- by-step instructions to get readers started on their own craftivist journey.
Profiling a variety of makers, craftspeople who use their creations to get their messages out, this bright, well-illustrated book encourages readers to try their hands at craftivism. . . The subjects are broadly diverse, and their passions connect to a range of social issues, so most readers will both feel included and learn something new. . . Expansive, inclusive, and motivating. --Kirkus Reviews
Jessica Vitkus is a writer and television producer living in New York City. She has written craft stories and developed craft projects for Martha Stewart magazines and television, and has worked as a writer/producer for MTV News, Pop-Up Video, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Late Night with Stephen Colbert.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780374313326
Published: 18 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 184mm
Spine: 12mm
Pages: 208

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