The recently painted portraits of the Obamas, which are now enshrined in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C., are … More
Category: Contemporary Art
Participatory Learning: Artworks as Experiences
According to recent opinions and research, experiences and not objects are the preferred type of consumerism among young adults, who are … More
Intrinsic Value in Contemporary Art Collaborations…and Learning Through Them
I am thankful that I was recently introduced to the work of the Slow Art Collective through Louisa Penfold, who … More
Scrutinizing History Through Art
Historical narratives are subjective. Utilizing dates and accounts from primary sources (censuses, treaties, wars, etc.), the historian pieces together a … More
Visualizing Our Complex Identities through Art
Less than 65 years ago there were separate schools for children based upon the color of their skin. When contemporary … More
Cityscape and the personalized experience
Artists have been depicting their natural and built environments and using their surroundings as inspiration for centuries. Observing and analyzing … More
What we can learn from Tim Rollins (1955-2017)
With the very sad news that Tim Rollins (1955-2017) has passed away, it is important that we recognize and harness … More
STEAM based learning through Contemporary Art – Body, Mind, and the Environment
Art and science are more similar than they are different. Artists and scientists use similar methods or habits of mind … More
Being in the Material: Art Is Everywhere
There are many theories and practices that focus on living ‘artfully,’ which means that the very act of living involves … More
Race, Gender, and History: An Embodied Learning Experience
Due to the presentation of the nude body, Nona Faustine’s artwork might present a challenge for the classroom teacher to … More
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