I found this video after reading a little about an interesting new form of activist art called shopdropping. Basically the idea behind this very banksy-esque art form is based on the opposite of shoplifting. In other words people go into grocery stores and department stores LEAVING items such as cans and bottles, that have altered labels or stickers. The point behind the art form is usual a political message, against traditonal marketing schemes, an attempt to connect the product to the exploitation behind its creation. The video does a decent job of explaining and giving an example of shopdropping, however i cant really say the video is fantastic. Interesting none the less. The video would not imbed for some reason, but the video can be found here
Shopdropping
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