Saint Hoax Explained

Saint Hoax is a pseudonymous Syrian artist,[1] satirist and socio-political activist. They use various mediums to subversively depict political and popular figures. They are also known for taking Disney characters out of context and using them for social awareness.[2]

Career

Social awareness

Happy Never After

In 2014, Saint Hoax published their campaign Happy Never After. The artist used images of Disney princesses to spread awareness about domestic violence.[3] The princesses were illustrated with bruises on their faces and a slogan that read "When did he stop treating you like a princess?" accompanied the visuals. Hours after the posters were published on the artist's website, the campaign went viral.[4] Happy Never After became one of the most shared domestic violence campaign. In November 2014, it was used as the official anti-domestic violence campaign in Amsterdam.

Social media

Saint Hoax uses social media, particularly Instagram, as their main platform. They’re mostly known for posting edited videos and images that satirize political and pop cultural figures.[5] They covered the 2021 Met Gala as a "Meme Correspondent."[6]

Exhibitions

Solo exhibitions

Group exhibitions

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Now You Can Buy Your Own Trump Blow-Up Doll (For A Good Cause) . The Huffington Post . 12 October 2015 . 2016-10-06.
  2. News: Disney Princesses, Remade for the Instagram Age . Rogers . Katie . 2015-10-21 . The New York Times . 0362-4331 . 2016-10-06.
  3. Web site: Saint Hoax's "Happy Never After" Series Uses Disney Princesses to Make a Powerful Statement. Peters. Lucia. Bustle. 2016-10-06.
  4. Web site: Bruised And Bloodied Disney Princesses Remind Us Domestic Violence Can Happen To Anyone. Alanna. Vagianos. July 9, 2014. HuffPost.
  5. Web site: Featured Artist: Saint Hoax. The Seventh Wave. 2016-10-06.
  6. Web site: Rosenblatt. Kalhan. 2021-09-13. Here's why you'll be seeing more memes from this year's Met Gala. 2021-09-14. NBC News. en.
  7. Web site: This Syrian Artist Skewers Celebrities with Politically Charged Viral Art. 2020-11-09. www.vice.com. en.
  8. Web site: Saint Hoax Presents 'Is That All There Is?'. Guy Hepner | Art Gallery | Prints for Sale | Chelsea, New York City.

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