Propaganda The Art of Selling Lies

From ancient cave paintings to Twitter feeds and deep fakes propagandas rapid progression hasnt compromised its potency Tracing its effective use by religious figures politicians and marketers director Larry Weinstein crafts a persuasive study of the mechanics behind propaganda This fascinating investigation confronts us with timely questions If we grow up surrounded by propaganda how do we know what is true What risks are inherited by a society tricked into their perceptions Freedom of speech is critical to a democracys survival yet demagogues have consistently exploited that freedom to coerce willing supporters Contemporary artists including Kent Monkman Shepard Fairey and Ai Weiwei analyze their politically motivated work creatively coopting the conventions of disinformation that have permeated their respective cultures As our platforms for spreading ideas continue to expand in a digital age dangerous lies have never been better disguised