Artists and designers in India have joined protests against controversial new citizenship laws by sharing posters for use at demonstrations and creating infographics to counter misinformation.
Some of the country's best-known creatives are using a combination of craft skills and digital savvy to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was passed into law on 11 December 2019.
The act allows refugees from religious minorities to become Indian citizens but leaves out Muslims, leading to anger and often violent protests around the country.
Protesters, who believe the act discriminates against Muslims and could lead to millions of people becoming stateless, have had to negotiate curfews and internet shutdowns imposed by the government. Thousands of people have been arrested and dozens killed. Designers including Illustrious Creates are protesting in India
"When lots of people feel oppressed, art comes into the centre of their lives in very powerful ways," said Orijit Sen, one of India's foremost graphic novelists, who has produced a stream of cartoons, memes and posters opposing the act.
"It's about being in solidarity with each other," he said.
The suspension of internet services in parts of the country has led to a revival of hand-made media such as graffiti, posters and printed pamphlets, according to Assam-based designer Abhishek Choudhury.
Shruti Thakkar is one of the designers who has created a poster to protest the Citizenship Amendm...