Masks are an art form with utilitarian roots dating back to prehistoric times. They have significance in practically every culture … More
Category: Materials
Resilient Vessels
Beverly Buchanan’s shack sculptures are research-based architectural representations, which symbolize the cultural identity and experiences of the Southern working class. … More
Full STEAM Ahead: Artfully Learning’s STEAM Pack
A frequent theme that I have covered on this blog is the confluence of science, technology, engineering, art and math … More
Fröbel’s Gifts, Noguchi’s Playgrounds
If you are not listening to the 99% Invisible podcast, I highly recommend that you start! Two of the episodes … More
The Flow Of Knowledge
I haven’t published a suggested reading post in quite some time (see prior suggested reading posts). I thought that I … More
Experiential Learning: Art Against Colonialism
Joseph Beuys’ 7 year opus, Das Kapital Raum 1970-77, consists of 50 chalkboard slates onto which the German artist, philosopher … More
Artfully Speaking
As another new school year begins, anxious and excited feelings and thoughts flow through the minds, bodies and souls of … More
Physical Distance Learning: Resources, Materials and Lesson Plans
To all the teachers, administrators, school staff, students and guardians who are embarking on another unprecedented school year; know that … More
Weaving together history, experience and STEAM based learning
Soft Monitor is an art, science, technology and engineering initiative exploring how to divert the detrimental effects of ‘screen time’ … More
Conference of the Animals & 120 Years of Children Drawing New York City
“FOR a long time the animals had been watching the strange doings of people, and the day finally came when … More