Utilizing students’ pop culture interests within a larger social and cultural context is a great way to prompt them to … More
Category: Education
Exquisite Community
An exquisite corpse (also known as picture consequences) is a visual and literary game, initially developed by the Surrealists (Yves … More
Pigeon Religion: Street Smarts via the Birds
I remember the first time I saw Tina Piña Trachtenburg (aka Mother Pigeon) and her soft-sculptures of pigeons. I was … More
Art History Memes
Every so often, it’s nice to break up the more pragmatic content with some offbeat and downright silly material (see: … More
Invisible No More
Studio K.O.S. has persevered time and time again. Initially under the tutelage of the late artist and educator Tim Rollins, … More
Art Education: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Modern art schools have an extraordinary origin in early childhood education; most notably, the pedagogical breakthroughs of a nineteenth century … More
STEAM Saves
Art has been on the frontlines during this ongoing global pandemic, but not often where it is typically expected. Although … More
Artful Dissent and Empowerment Education
“There’s no such thing as neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom.” – … More
Sanctuary
The origin of the word sanctuary is connected to physical and spiritual spaces (such as shrines, tabernacles and pooja rooms) … More
Poetics of Protection
Masks are an art form with utilitarian roots dating back to prehistoric times. They have significance in practically every culture … More
Artfully Learning 