While schools across the United States are typically closed today, the reason has been rife with controversy for years. The … More
Category: Multiculutural
Attention to Details: Noticing Deeply Through Art
The art critic Ben Davis recently described the artist curated works at the 33 Bienal de Sao Paulo (components of an … More
Collaborating with Kids: Problem-posing Models for Profound Works of Art
When professional artists work together with kids, there are many symbiotic social, emotional, symbolic and practical benefits. The combinatory artistic … More
Tapping into who we are, what we know and who we know
What is the role of the artist in today’s global and multicultural civilization? How can we make art to express … More
Food For Thought
Food brings people together and not only does it fill stomachs, but when coupled with artful intentions and critical cultural … More
Artful Assessment: Depicting the Problem, Visualizing the Solutions
Education is intrinsically an art form in practice. There is no single way to instruct, teach, or learn. As discussed … More
Transcending Boundaries
Art transcends borders, which is evident from just a quick survey of gloabal art history. Ideas, movements, techniques, and materials … More
Summer Reading List
It’s that time of the year when both educators and students are dreaming of long days on the beach (or … More
Embodied Learning Makes ‘The Classics’ Relevant
Embodied Learning is a Constructivist educational theory and practice that integrates sensory and cognitive responses in order to solve a … More
Connecting Culture Through Experience and Education
Pablo Helguera is a Mexican born, New York City based, socially engaged artist whose multi-disciplinary work has strong connections to … More
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