Political art is a form of activism and a means of political discourse or expression of the artist, a reflection of the views and opinions. Art helps to support or deny political processes, and can act as propaganda. But most often it clarifies and attempts to change political and economic realities, suggests solutions or draws the attention of the mass public to social and social problems, offering an alternative understanding of certain events and expressing real dissent. Another important role of political art is the support and creation of political alternative positions.

Artists work with information, public opinion and mood, strive for authenticity, truth and freedom, often with the help of provocative gestures they oppose systems and pro-government regimes, speaking in the form of opposition. Humor and sarcasm are considered other vivid expressions of political art. Visual satire helps to uncover serious issues in an easy way.

Belarusian contemporary art is under absolute censorship due to the political situation. Art is not allowed if it raises social, political and economic issues that are contrary to the current government. Artists are removed from exhibitions, are not nominated for awards and are not funded, are subjected to repression and, as a result, are forced to leave the country. There are no non-state art organizations and institutions.

In 2020, after the state elections, there was a spread of discontent and street activity, and with it protest art, which has become a striking feature of the political unrest in Belarus. There was a mixture of art and political activism.

Belarusian artist Marina Naprushkina in her practice critically studies the structure and phenomenon of power, often using propaganda materials that are distributed by state forces. Studies the impact of the state system on society. The artist is an activist and focuses on art that has an impact on social and political spheres. Her artistic media are video, performance, drawings, installations and texts.

In 2007, the artist founded the Anti-Propaganda Office. The political platform, in cooperation with cultural figures and activists, organizes and supports political campaigns, social projects and publishes underground newspapers.

In 2013, Naprushkina started the Neue Nachbarschaft/Moabit project, which has grown into one of the largest initiatives in Berlin. The activity allowed to create a strong community of people with experience of migrants and refugees.

Other figures of Belarusian art, in whose practice a political theme is encountered: Andrei Anro, Sergei Belaoki, Andrei Busel, Rufina Bazlova, Sergei Shabokhin and others.