In 2024, over half the world voted in an unprecedented global election year — shaping the future amid climate, conflict, and economic uncertainty. Richard Mudariki, a Zimbabwean artist and founder of ArtHARARE, tell us about his bold exhibition inspired by it “The 2025 Artist General Election.” As the world watched Trump’s inauguration, Richard posed a radical question: What if artists ran the world instead of politicians? We explore how art, long a driver of political discourse, can inspire change, challenge power, and reimagine democracy.