10 political gadgets at the intersection of art and activism

Artribune presents a curated selection of ten creative gadgets that blur the boundaries between art, design, and political commentary. Among them is a T-shirt by ABC – Advisory Board Crystals in collaboration with Wikipedia, with proceeds supporting the Wikimedia Foundation. French artist Parse/Error created the Political Lamp, which simulates a storm of words each time Donald Trump tweets, complete with miniature thunder and lightning. A sleep mask pays homage to Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech. Time Since Launch is a clock that resets to zero on a user-chosen date, symbolizing personal rebirth. Moncler's Genius Project, designed by Craig Green, features padded jackets intended for apocalyptic scenarios. The Good Hurt Fuego packs hot sauces in dynamite-shaped tubes. Oz Biri, a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, created remote-controlled ceramic tanks that shatter on impact, reflecting on the absurdity of war. The Jetpack Backpack offers an escapist fantasy for those disillusioned with politics. Political Swimsuits from Beloved Shirts feature Donald Trump's face. Marie Rivers' The Nasty Woman Resistance Coloring Book includes 23 pages of empowering slogans celebrating female strength and unity.