Explore the History of Activism collection
At its core, activism hasn’t changed much over the years. Organised marches, protests, sit-ins, petitions…the list goes on. But one thing that has changed in recent years is the role of . Everyone now has a platform to be an activist, a belief that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice matters.
Anything from donation pages, petitions, hashtags, and protests can be set up and shared in a matter of seconds but this can also be a downfall. The accessibility of social media means it’s hard to tell who’s participating in ‘slacktivism’ and who is actually participating in meaningful activism.
There’s a moment where you have to choose whether to be silent or stand up.
Malala Yousafzai
This collection focusses on demonstrative activism. It comes in many forms and covers a vast number of topics. Whether it be campaigning before a general election, participating in climate change events, supporting animal rights, promoting better LGBTQ+ rights or protesting Black Lives Matter. All activists share a common goal, the desire to make changes in society towards a perceived greater good.
