“You have this oasis, this beautiful place that we get to exist together.” These words were relayed to us from … More
Category: Contemporary Art
A Change of Course
While the arts are still under significant threat from budgetary cuts, the curricula in both public K-12 schools and higher … More
A Dialogue with Kevin Sampson
Kevin Sampson had an enormous talent for creating powerful works of art that are empowered and beloved by his community.
The Tricks That Dogs Teach Us
I never thought I would become a “dog person,” but three years ago, a somewhat spontaneous decision to adopt a … More
An Abject Human Failure
Denying children their right to experience childhood is an action that should be unanimously considered an affront to humanity. Yet … More
The Contemporary Spartans
Expressions of love, unity and collective empowerment are more effective than those of division and hatred.
A Rainbow Canvas Coalition
The Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away today. Along with Shirley Chisholm (the first Black woman to be elected to the … More
Together we are Americans
Having never listened to a song by Bad Bunny, and only being familiar with him through the media and word … More
Stop, Collaborate and Listen: Ice as an Artistic Medium and Methodology
The use of ice in art is a symbolic choice that effectively conveys its affordances as a literal and figurative … More
A Timeless Endeavor
Every so often, I think about how Nona Faustine would respond to the myriad of issues inflected on our collective … More