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The exhibition Politics in Art presents? in six sections? the sceptical and critical approach of contemporary artists to the actions of those in power, exposing the artifice and mendacity of political strategies. It demonstrates that in the name of ambition, the desire to remain in power and the feeding of the dictatorial ego, politicians are capable of lying, manipulation and murder. Artists oppose this, both as critics and as soldiers.00The six sections are:00Opposition and Protest? artistic manifestation of social and political views, and opposition to unethical behaviour of those in power. In extreme situations? such as the war in Ukraine? artists join in the fight.00 Subverting Systems and Borders? questioning existing divisions and proposing? often utopian? ideas for political change and revolution.00Democracy and Its Corruption? identifying the ideal political model, realised through civil liberty and the right to vote, while pointing out its distortions.00Nationalism? warning against the reprehensible conviction that the assumed superiority of one?s own nation justifies contempt for and aggression towards others.00 European Union? concern for the stability of the European Community in the era of migration, Brexit and the imperialist military aggression of Russia.00Political Mediality? exposing the role of the mass media in shaping political views, and their potential for the manipulation of information. Protest against muzzling of the media.00Exhibition: MOCAK, Cracow, Poland (28.04.2022 - 26.02.2023).