Imagination is one of our greatest and most humanizing characteristics, and playing games is beneficial for shaping our imaginative instincts. … More
Author: Adam Zucker
I am an artist, art historian, curator and educator. I am interested in the discourse that art has outside of the 'art world.' My practice seeks to challenge existing notions and foundations within the Western canons of art, history, and education. I'm looking to develop a collaborative dialogue with other artists, curators, educators and anyone who is passionate about the role art can have within our collective culture.
Process of Play: confronting systems of inequity through art
What are some of the most poignant memories from your childhood? I am sure that if we each assessed our … More
Back to Nature: Learning about ecosystems of the past and building future ecological awareness
Some people call New York City a ‘concrete jungle.’ This metaphor refers in part to the city’s lack of greenery … More
Representing Pittsburgh and Tehran
Pittsburgh is a great city, but not one that you might automatically think of when discussing global issues. However, the … More
No Room to Play
“There was a time when we wore flowers on our heads…wishing it would never get dark so we could continue … More
Exhibiting Empathy
On any given day, we see horrible images of violence, famine, floods, habitat and environmental loss on the news or … More
Loud Halls, Silent Rooms
There is a really vibrant debate going on regarding the content and context of a Great Depression-era fresco within San … More
What does an equitable art education look like?
Curricula is always in flux, yet sometimes we get too comfortable or complacent with what we know, or perceive to … More
The Art of the Syllabus
A syllabus is an essential guide that communicates the what, why, when, and how for learning within an academic course. … More
Art on the Spectrum
For individuals on the autism spectrum, communicating through visual art can have a positive outcome in establishing their position within … More
Artfully Learning 