‘All those feelings rushed in’: Jessica Walsh, Shepard Fairey, and the initial art response to Trump’s win

Art is a mirror to society. Artists and illustrators hold up their view of the election results.

Art has long been seen as a mirror to society’s darker realities—and so far, the works artists and designers have released following former President Donald Trump’s election victory last Tuesday reflect a jumble of sadness, fear, disillusionment, and hints of resilience.