Soft power a conversation for the future Joo, Eungie editor, curator. Aivazian, Haig 1980- artist. Diawara, Manthia 1953- writer of added commentary. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art host institution, issuing body. text bibliography Exhibition catalogs. cau 2020 monographic eng print 200 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm "Timely and provocative, SOFT POWER is an exhibition about the ways in which artists deploy art to explore their roles as citizens and social actors. Appropriated from the Reagan-era term used to describe how a country's 'soft' assets such as culture, political values and foreign policies can be more influential than violence or coercion, the title SOFT POWER suggests a contemplation on the potential of art and offers a provocation to the public to exert their own influence on the world...." -- An exhibition of recent work and new commissions by 20 artists from around the world organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. These artists understand themselves as social actors, question their responsibility as citizens and are active in their role as public intellectuals and provocateurs who use their platforms to engage directly in social, political and environmental concerns or to highlight them in their work. As such, SOFT POWER demonstrates art's 'soft' ability to showcase ideas and send them into the world. -- edited by Eungie Joo ; [art by] Haig Aivazian [and 19 others] ; with texts by Manthia Diawara [and many others]. Published on the occasion of the exhibition presented at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, October 26, 2019-February 17, 2020. Show curated by Eungie Joo. Published in association with Rizzoli Electa. Includes bibliographical references. Power (Social sciences) in art Exhibitions Ideology in art Exhibitions Art and society 21st century Exhibitions Art, Modern 21st century Influence Exhibitions Art and society Art, Modern Influence Ideology in art Power (Social sciences) in art 2000-2099 fast N8236.P695 S64 2020 709.05 9780847867110 0847867110 pda,print YDX 190728 20250318213018.2 in00004139080 eng