10 protest-themed gadgets from peace vases to cannabis pochettes
Artribune Magazine #36 features ten gadgets with political and social messages. The pacifist vase by Taiwanese duo Owen and Cloud, with proceeds to charity, references the 1960s song 'Put Flowers in Your Guns.' James Victore's temporary tattoo 'Warrior not Worrier' is sold by Tattly. A Japanese shouting vase allows users to scream into it. Kaleidoscope Glasses use Rainbow Spectrum Technology to shift color perception. The Heart pin from City of Industry Shop promotes empathy. Amnesty International sells shirts, books, and bags to support press freedom in China. The Present annual clock moves so slowly it appears still. Frances Cannon's tote bag features a nude woman with 'beautiful' written on body parts. A t-shirt commemorates the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the US. Kent Stetson's cannabis-themed pochette advocates for marijuana decriminalization.
Key facts
- Owen and Cloud designed a pacifist vase with proceeds to charity.
- James Victore created a 'Warrior not Worrier' temporary tattoo sold by Tattly.
- A Japanese shouting vase allows users to scream into it.
- Kaleidoscope Glasses use Rainbow Spectrum Technology.
- The Heart pin is sold by City of Industry Shop.
- Amnesty International sells items to support press freedom in China.
- The Present annual clock moves slowly to focus on the present moment.
- Frances Cannon's tote bag features a nude woman with 'beautiful' written on it.
- A t-shirt commemorates the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
- Kent Stetson designed a cannabis-themed pochette.
Entities
Artists
- Owen and Cloud
- James Victore
- Frances Cannon
- Kent Stetson
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- Artribune
- Tattly
- Amnesty International
- City of Industry Shop
- Whitney Museum of American Art
Locations
- Taiwan
- Japan
- United States
- China
- Australia