Art in the Face of Adversity

In the aftermath of the abhorrent attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th, a vast number of artists, designers and illustrators articulated their thoughts, sentiments and opinions through their craft, sharing poignant artworks across social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. As expressed below, our hearts are with the victims, friends and families affected by the horrific crimes in the City of Light, Beirut and Baghdad. 

Etel Adnan Terror is our collective failure. Life is Nature's triumph. #eteladnan @simonefattal

A photo posted by Hans Ulrich Obrist (@hansulrichobrist) on Nov 15, 2015 at 10:36am PST

Peace for Paris

A photo posted by @jean_jullien on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:05pm PST

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A photo posted by Joann Sfar (@joannsfar) on Nov 13, 2015 at 5:15pm PST

Today's Mood: Toujours Paris 🇫🇷🎈

A photo posted by Richard Haines (@richard_haines) on Nov 14, 2015 at 9:15am PST

A photo posted by M/M (Paris) (@mmparisdotcom) on Nov 14, 2015 at 3:25am PST

A photo posted by M/M (Paris) (@mmparisdotcom) on Nov 14, 2015 at 3:25am PST

A photo posted by M/M (Paris) (@mmparisdotcom) on Nov 14, 2015 at 3:25am PST

A photo posted by Kelly Beeman Illustration (@kellymariebeeman) on Nov 13, 2015 at 6:04pm PST

🇫🇷💔

A photo posted by Nick Knight (@showstudio_nick_knight) on Nov 13, 2015 at 4:16pm PST

Suite aux événements de cette nuit, le concert de Lille ce soir est reporté. Mes pensées vont aux parents, aux frères, aux sœurs, aux enfants, aux familles, aux amis des victimes.

A photo posted by Lou Doillon ☕ (@loudoillon) on Nov 14, 2015 at 6:46am PST

WILL ALWAYS KEEP THIS TO NEVER FORGET, THE BOOK I WAS READING IN THE BATH AND THE SOAP. 13 NOVEMBRE 2015

A photo posted by SIMON PORTE JACQUEMUS (@jacquemus) on Nov 14, 2015 at 8:06am PST

... #peaceforparis

A video posted by Sammy Slabbinck (@sammyslabbinck) on Nov 14, 2015 at 6:18am PST

LE BALLON ROUGE BY ALBERT LAMORISSE, 1956 | OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU PARIS #leballonrouge #albertlamorisse #paris

A photo posted by Another Man Magazine (@another_man) on Nov 15, 2015 at 7:16am PST

Paris Je T'aime. my heart breaks. #peaceforparis keep safe paris friends ... And people in general.

A photo posted by helen Bullock (@helendebullock) on Nov 14, 2015 at 3:44am PST

A photo posted by James Jarvis (@jamesjarvis) on Nov 14, 2015 at 1:19am PST

A photo posted by TomWillTell (@tomwilltell) on Nov 13, 2015 at 8:50pm PST

MY HEART GOES OUT TO PARIS. RECEMOS POR PARÍS. #prayforparis

A photo posted by MARIO TESTINO (@mariotestino) on Nov 14, 2015 at 6:16am PST

#prayforparis

A photo posted by Jefferson Hack (@jeffersonhack) on Nov 14, 2015 at 2:40am PST

Paris is standing against barbarians and cowards ✊🏼🇫🇷 ...but we are so sad ...

A photo posted by andre saraiva (@baronandre) on Nov 13, 2015 at 6:59pm PST

My heart belong to Paris : wish I was there heart by @thatdavidcolman

A photo posted by michelgaubert™ (@michelgaubert) on Nov 13, 2015 at 9:45pm PST

#PrayForParis #love

A photo posted by riccardotisci17 (@riccardotisci17) on Nov 14, 2015 at 11:04am PST

all heart. all love. that's all.

A photo posted by cleo wade (@cleowade) on Nov 15, 2015 at 7:26pm PST

#prayforbeirut

A photo posted by Anna Dello Russo (@anna_dello_russo) on Nov 13, 2015 at 6:53pm PST

Absolutely saddened by yesterday's horrific news. Bought a bunch of flowers today to dedicate this piece to my French friends. Heartbroken. For France, for Beirut, for the victims of terrorism everywhere. Bought a bunch of flowers today, praying for love and peace for humanity. (Piece inspired by @jean_jullien)

A photo posted by red*hongyi (@redhongyi) on Nov 14, 2015 at 11:06pm PST

Be kind

A photo posted by Olivia Domingos (@oliviadomingos) on Nov 15, 2015 at 2:23am PST