ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the transformative potential of socially engaged art, emphasising its role in catalysing social change and community empowerment. In contrast to the commodification of art in Western society, which reduces it to a marketable product, socially engaged art can be seen as a dynamic practice that fosters participation, collective action, and societal transformation. By drawing on Marxist thought, Freirean pedagogy, and critical theories, the chapter highlights how art can be a space for reclaiming identity, resisting oppression, and cultivating critical consciousness.
