Getting Up for the People tells the story of the Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca (ASARO) by remixing their own images and words with curatorial descriptions. Part of a long tradition of socially conscious Mexican art; ASARO gives respect to Mexican national icons; but their themes are also global; entering contemporary debates on issues of corporate greed; genetically modified organisms; violence against women; and abuses of natural resources. This book interjects into the growing body of work on street art and social justicemdash;not just ASAROrsquo;s art; but also their collective success in influencing political change and improved social infrastructure; particularly in educational outreach. It is a visual tour de force and a success story that embraces and shares the power of art and diversity in our societies.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerExcellent7 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Not a lot of hard science; but a very interesting bookBy Bradley WestIve visited the Kimberly region three times and was intrigued by the Bradshaw art; so I picked up the book with great anticipation. I found "Lost World of the Kimberley" enjoyable more from the perspective of having visited some of the places Ian Wilson describes than from any sense that this book represented a breakthrough in understanding the pre-Aboriginal settlement of Australia. Fascinating though the Bradshaws are; in the absence of other archeological evidence; there simply wasnt/ isnt enough else to make a compelling case for a different race of early inhabitants. Subsequent to reading the book; Ive read a couple of Internet-sourced articles by Australian academics that mention new DNA evidence confirming Aborigines as the sole source of bones/ artefacts dating from 20;000-40;000 years ago. So while its a great story; Im not certain that Mr. Wilsons conjectures are supported by the facts.
