Named by ArtReview as the most powerful artist in the world, Ai Weiwei is China’s most celebrated contemporary artist, and its most outspoken domestic critic. In April 2011, when Ai disappeared into police custody for three months, he quickly became China’s most famous missing person.
A protest has erupted in Amman, as decisions to raise gas prices by 30% have come into force at midnight tonight — an hour ago or so.
November 13, 2012
All evening, gas stations I walked past had perhaps 20+ cars queuing, trying to get a full tank before the price hike.
The protest I was just watching, by the Ministry of Interior roundabout, had a couple of hundred people but some very virulent anti-King Abdallah slogans. Including the quintessential “الشعب يريد إسقاط النظام” The people demand the downfall of the regime. (yes, that sounds familiar doesn’t it).
Another slogan I thought was impressive: الحرية من الله غصب عنك عبد الله — (Freedom is from God whether you like it or not, Abdallah). Yet another called the King “the patron of corruption”.
After a good hour and a half the police – regular police, anti-riot police, plain-clothed, and even guys in camouflage uniform – went to break the protest, running after protesters with batons. No teargas in case you were wondering.
Below are a few of my photos from 1/2 hour ago. All are licensed under CC — feel free to use and share, with attribution. [Flickr set is here]
Mais de 700 mil argentinos participaram de panelaço contra escândalos do governo Cristina Kirchner ontem à noite em Buenos Aires. Residência onde estava presidente foi cercada por 20 mil manifestantes. O governo, porém, minimizou protestos: ‘Poucas pessoas. Foi um fracasso’, disse aliado. Veja mais em http://migre.me/bIdnW
Hoje (28/08/12), no Chile, 200 mil nas ruas pela educação.
»> El gobierno nos dijo que éramos “una minoría”. “El 0,1%”. Hoy 200 mil personas le demostramos en las calles que el único 0,1% son las 4 mil familias más ricas de Chile, que deciden cómo nos educamos y cómo vivimos. Demostramos una vez más que somos la mayoría de Chile que exige una educación pública, gratuita y de calidad para todos. Veja o álbum completo (153 fotos)
So, Shell is starting its ad campaign promoting its upcoming destruction of the arctic in search for more oil. Because they’re idiots, they decided to open their server to an ad contest to see who could come up with the best ad. Shell underestimated the internet, so here’s my six favorite Shell Ad Campaign Trolls.
(via paradoxicalparadigms)
Novo vídeo do projeto Story of Stuff!
Como é que nós podemos fazer a diferença?
SPAIN tonight July 10th 2012
Gran vía / Pl. España -Madrid hace Unos minutos. Sin palabras #NOCHEminera #marchanegra #resistenciaminera #15m #indignados
(via amodernmanifesto)
Victory for Bolivian indigenous protesters!
July 06, 2012
The Bolivian government says it has reached a deal with indigenous leaders to hold a referendum on a highway project that has sparked massive protests. Thousands of indigenous protesters marched on the capital, La Paz, last week to oppose the government’s plans for the road, which would cut through a national park and indigenous land. Similar protests led Bolivian President Evo Morales to partly halt construction last year. The Bolivian government says the referendum will be held later this month.