Category Archives: Conflict Art

Visual art about conflict and war

World Metro Map

Posted on February 4, 2011 by creativeconflictwisdom

Someone had the interesting idea of creating a version of the London Underground map as if the world were on the Underground. I thought it fun and a good paradigm shifter so here it is. Not so much related to … Continue reading →

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Art not Hate

Posted on January 20, 2011 by creativeconflictwisdom

I was pointed to a really interesting website very much in line with the approach of this blog at: http://blog.artnothate.com/ Take a look:

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Anselm Kiefer: Margarete

Posted on December 28, 2010 by creativeconflictwisdom

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/great-works/margarete-1981-by-anselm-kiefer-saatchi-collection-970630.html “A complex critical engagement with history runs through Anselm Kiefer’s work. His paintings as well as the sculptures of Georg Baselitz created an uproar at the 1980 Venice Biennale: the viewers had to decide whether the apparent Nazi motifs … Continue reading →

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Anselm Kiefer: Varus

Posted on October 20, 2010 by creativeconflictwisdom

Contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer (born 1945: Germany Year Zero) was a student of Beuys. His family name means “pine tree.” Addressing the dark, guilty side of forest adulation has made him controversial. One of his large-format installations is entitled Varus. … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Spiritual Heroes

Posted on July 7, 2010 by creativeconflictwisdom

Painting that presents a take on Germany’s 20th century history Continue reading →

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Conflict Resolution Strategy: Re-framing Conflict

Posted on June 5, 2010 by creativeconflictwisdom

My favorite living artist is Howard Hodgkin. He makes me see the world differently, especially when I am drawn into one of his large pictures in a gallery. In particular I like the way he draws attention to the way … Continue reading →

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