Détournement: How Artists Co-opted the Statue of Liberty

During the summer of 2020, Artists borrowed symbolism from history to better convey their message to the public. One of the most commonly used symbols used was the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island in a form of détourement. While some artists, use the statue as a call of everlasting hope for a better future, other artists call for reconstructionism. Either way, the use of this iconic symbol is an effective way of demanding racial