Uncover 100 years of Bristol's Radical History
Image Credit: Khali Ackford
As part of our Heritage Lottery Funded project, Art of Resistance we have been gathering oral testimonies from people in Bristol who were part of, and shaped by, protest movements in Bristol over the last 100 years.
Now, these have been captured in the new book ‘Art & Activism Vol 1: A Portrait. Edited by historian and writer Dr Edson Burton the book explores how the lives of artists and activists were changed by major social movements in Bristol that changed British society. From Labour movements in the 1930s, the Punk scene in Bristol, Rock Against Racism, through to Black Lives Matter protests in the 2020s – the book explores the hidden stories of the role that art has played in activism over the last 100 years, providing a window into the struggle to create a just, inclusive society.
“The purpose of the Art of Resistance was to give a platform to voices and perspectives that are often misunderstood by, or marginalised from, a dominant media culture” - Dr Edson Burton, Curator Art of Resistance
The book is available to buy from the reception at Trinity, pop in between 9 am-5 pm Monday to Friday or contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk.
Alongside this, bringing the project to life, people can explore the stories further via our interactive Heritage Archive, where you can listen to oral testimonies, watch videos and explore photos and other items gathered during two years of the Art of Resistance project.
Art of Resistance was made possible through funding from Heritage Lottery Fund.
