{"title":"Ken Grossinger","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Grossinger’s works invite readers into the rich and vibrant world of contemporary arts and culture. His writing offers insightful explorations that blend critical understanding with an appreciation for creative expression, making his books essential for those interested in the dynamic relationship between art and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and engaging style, Grossinger’s titles often delve into the nuances of artistic practice and cultural dialogues. Whether you seek inspiration or deeper knowledge, his contributions provide a compelling perspective on the evolving landscape of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-works-by-ken-grossinger-9781620976722","title":"Art Works","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamed one of \u003ci\u003eThe Progressive\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's Favourite Books of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inside look at the organisers and artists on the front lines of political mobilisation and social change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Ken [Grossinger] is one of the smartest strategists I know.\" - John Sweeney, AFL-CIO president, 1995-2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn artist's mural of George Floyd becomes an emblem of a renewed movement for racial equality. A documentary film injects fuel into a popular mobilisation to oust a Central American dictator. Freedom songs course through the American civil rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen artists and organisers combine forces, new forms of political mobilisation follow - which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organisers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eArt Works\u003c\/i\u003e, noted movement leader Ken Grossinger chronicles these efforts for the first time, distilling lessons and insights from grassroots leaders and luminaries such as Ai Weiwei, Courtland Cox, Jackson Browne, Shepard Fairey, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Alexander, Bill McKibben, JR, Jose Antonio Vargas, and more. Drawing from historical and present-day examples - including Black Lives Matter, Standing Rock, the Hip Hop Caucus, the Legacy Museum, and the Art for Justice Fund - Grossinger offers a rich tapestry of tactics and successes that speak directly to the challenges and needs of today's activists and of these political times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595706908908,"sku":"9781620976722","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781620976722-art-works.jpg?v=1777904016"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ken-grossinger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}