Art and labor are intrinsically connected, and the relationship is well documented throughout art history. Examples of artworks within a … More
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A Monumental Moment for the Masses
When I was teaching art history, I would begin the course with a big and broad question: “Who writes history?” … More
The Art of the Assignment
In their essay, Blake explains that “Good assignments awaken us to the breadth of possibilities available to us rather than narrow things down to one possibility. They are the scaffolding we build to touch the unexpected and wild within ourselves. They are how we stretch. There is no right or wrong answer. There is only the next thing to do.”
Signs of the Times
The streets of New York City can feel overwhelming due to the massive amount of stimulating sights, sounds and activities … More
Shibboleth
Nine times out of ten, a 548-foot long hairline crack in the floor of a historic building would be a … More
Community Table: Artful Action in an Era of Food Insecurity
Since its nationwide inception during the 1970s as the “food stamp program,” the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been … More
Odes to Empathy
Empathy is not some trendy made up twenty-first century vocabulary word. It goes way back and is rooted in many … More
A Grand Display of Humanity
Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s greatest architectural marvels. It features a Beaux-Arts design with elements from … More
Relooted
The diversity of the video game genre has been tapped into as a means for raising awareness around lesser discussed historical narratives. Using the medium to raise marginalized experiences throughout time and place, opens up the possibility for inspiring transformative changes to social, cultural and historical injustices.
When will it be Enough?
Another school shooting happened this week in the United States of America, which already amounts to a handful of horrific … More
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