First Coined In 2012 Social Artivism trend icon

Social Artivism

The intersection between art and activism, known increasingly as artivism, get social as artists see social tools to reach more people and create greater societal impact.

The 2012 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Social Artivism was first coined

First published in the 2012 Non-Obvious Trend Report →

Trend Longevity Rating

C Graded C in 2026 ·
a partial prediction that evolved differently than expected

How this trend held up

Art is used frequently for activism, and social media amplify it, but this trend should have been part of an elevated idea that went beyond just art for social issues.

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