Understand

Located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, plans for the somber and minimalist Vietnam Veterans Memorial (1982) by Maya Lin was controversial when first unveiled. Photograph by Mark Segal.

Provoke. Document. Empower. Reflect. Leverage. Resist. Create.

Abbetuck is one person’s passion project to encourage artists to inspire change.

Artists have the extraordinary ability to:

  • Transform Imagination into Tangible Reality: Artists can take abstract thoughts and emotions and manifest them into visual, auditory or physical forms.
  • Communicate Beyond Words: Through their work, artists convey complex ideas and emotions that words alone might not capture, bridging gaps in understanding and empathy.
  • Challenge Perceptions: By presenting new perspectives and challenging the status quo, artists can provoke thought and inspire change.
  • Create Cultural and Social Narratives: Artists shape and reflect society’s values, histories, and identities through their creative expressions, influencing cultural and social conversations.
  • Evoke Emotional Responses: Art has the power to stir deep emotional reactions, connecting people on a fundamental level and fostering a sense of shared humanity.

Abbetuck believes we need artists of all disciplines to be fierce, especially at this moment in history when world leaders and their financiers are escalating repressive tactics to silence free speech.

Let’s build a community of creatives who are connected by their ability to be visionary.

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Shown is singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba who became known for performing jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela's "Soweto Blues." The song is about the 1976 Soweto uprising against the apartheid government of South Africa.

Performed by singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba, and written by jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, “Soweto Blues” is about the 1976 Soweto uprising against the apartheid government of South Africa.

Pictured is American modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham alongside her quote, "Dancers are the messengers of the gods."
Actor and anti-fracking activist Mark Ruffalo co-founded The Solutions Project.

Actor and anti-fracking activist Mark Ruffalo co-founded The Solutions Project. The national non-profit organization promotes climate justice so that those most affected by climate change will have the resources, support and opportunities they need to advocate for their own needs and solutions.