Chapter 1
The performance art trap
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Chapter 2
Pop art and the plagiarism panic
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Chapter 3
The data overload nightmare
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Chapter 4
The circus of collective action
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Larry David's guide to surviving contemporary art this fall
Ch 4 · The circus of collective action
andy The Circus of Collective Action
We want the change, but nobody wants to hold the sign, so we wait for the crowd.
andy Contemporary artists use satire and public interventions to air grievances against powerful institutions.
andy Artists analyze the physical gestures and visual symbols used in public demonstrations throughout history.
Fun Fact
Guerrilla tactics: The anonymous feminist artist group Guerrilla Girls wears gorilla masks in public to keep the focus entirely on their data-driven protests.
Glossary
boycott (noun)
A withdrawal from commercial or social relations with an organization as a punishment or protest. In 2019, artists boycotted the Whitney Biennial to protest a board member's tear gas manufacturing company.
A withdrawal from commercial or social relations with an organization as a punishment or protest. In 2019, artists boycotted the Whitney Biennial to protest a board member's tear gas manufacturing company.
Quiz
Which famous contemporary artist, known for her provocative black paper silhouettes, is featured in 'Turn the Volume Up!'?
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Which North Carolina museum hosted the Fall 2026 democracy-themed exhibition 'Turn the Volume Up!'?
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What anonymous group of feminist artists wears jungle animal masks to protest gender inequality in the art world?
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If Larry David joined a protest, what would be his most likely reason for leaving early?
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Which artist in 'Turn the Volume Up!' is known for his chaotic, multi-media installations exploring American youth culture?