With criticism over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the threat of the anti-terror law, artists are exploring different ways to express their dissent in light of SONA2020.
With criticism over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the threat of the anti-terror law, artists are exploring different ways to express their dissent in light of President Rodrigo Duterte's 5th State of the Nation Address .
The group Kilusang Sining Laban sa Pasismo said their goal is “to take back our platform and make it serve the people.”that will take place on the same day of President Rodrigo Duterte’s address.For the Concerned Artists of the Philippines , #ArtistsFightBack is “a call to speak out, act, and create to stop the attacks on the people.”Back in June, artists and creatives
Instead of an actual fire, a video showing the burning of an effigy will instead be shown – an adjustment due to the pandemic. This video will also be shared online for others to use. Meanwhile, CAP will be bringing an art installation called “Monsterte: A representation of the dystopian reality of the Filipino people during the past 4 years of the Duterte administration." Creatives and performance artists said they will set up the installation at the People's SONA while observing physical distancing throughout the event.
These issues include the anti-terror law, the denial of a franchise renewal for ABS-CBN, and the call for mass coronavirus testing.Artists will be marching alongside the broad coalition of groups that will head to Commonwealth Avenue on Monday, July 27.
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