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Beyond Aesthetics: Artists as Ambassadors of Environmental Consciousness

Jun 12, 2023

By: Rashmi Ghosh

When it comes to choosing between decorative art and thought-provoking art, I always choose the latter. Art should touch your heart and hit you like a thousand bolts and make you think, ponder, and reflect. Art comes from the depths of our beings and transcends all religions and geographical differences. This is something our minds capture and our brains relish, the emotions a particular art evokes in our consciousness.

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(The Thinker by Auguste Rodin – Source: The Thinker | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica)

Art has long been revered for its ability to move, inspire, and challenge our perceptions. Beyond its aesthetic value, art has also served as a powerful medium for social and political change. In recent years, a growing number of artists have embraced their role as ambassadors of environmental consciousness, using their creative talents to raise awareness and inspire action on urgent ecological issues. I admire the work of Edward Burtynsky,...

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