Rebel Art: Myanmar Artists Respond to Repression
Artistically coordinated by Kyar Pauk, a leading figure in Myanmar’s contemporary cultural scene now living in exile, and introduced by Chloé Baills (Ph.D. candidate, EHESS), Rebel Art : Myanmar Artists Respond to Repression explores contemporary artistic expression and resistance in Myanmar following the military coup of February  ;1, 2021. The works of twenty-two photographers, painters, illustrators, and poets each offer a personal perspective on the experience of the Spring Revolution.
Organized into six thematic sections (Protest, Conflict, Trauma, Ridicule, Heroes & Martyrs, and Exit), this 167-page volume documents the many dimensions of Myanmar’s resistance : from peaceful demonstrations to armed struggle, from the psychological scars of war to satire, remembrance, and the realities of exile.
Beyond its artistic significance, Rebel Art provides an original lens through which to understand the profound political, social, and cultural transformations reshaping Myanmar. In particular, it highlights the emergence of a resistance culture driven by Generation Z, characterized by the intensive use of social media, visual art, and digital cultural production as tools for mobilization, collective memory, and transnational circulation.
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