De la sensibilización al activismo: el arte en el paradigma medioambiental

Abstract

The environmental crisis, which appeared as early as the 70s began, and since that time, proved the evidence that our current model of production, distribution and consumption is unsustainable. The awareness that environmental problems are not just exclusive to nature, but constitute a social problem, has generated in recent years with great force the development of processes that encourage an informed and active action in favor of the environment and towards a sustainability of citizens’ vital context. How is contemporary art contributing to reflection and to the change of attitude in our society with their environment? Can artists as communicators contribute to propose new reality experiences that contribute to reorient our relationship with the world? Can we associate art with participatory processes that facilitate environmental education and awareness? How can we stimulate the development of environmental awareness through artistic initiatives?