What are some of the most poignant memories from your childhood? I am sure that if we each assessed our … More
Category: Performance Art
Embodied Learning: Pedagogy of Performance
“The importance of the body is indisputable; the body moves, acts, rememorizes the struggle for its liberation; the body, in … More
Winter Reading List
As educators are preparing for their Winter vacation (maybe some are already there!), I have compiled a short reading list … 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
Artful Learning Through Active Listening
Active listening is one of the most valuable skills that an educator can bring into the classroom in order to … 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
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
Performance of the Oppressed
Cuban artist, Tania Bruguera’s politically charged performances present a challenging and worthwhile approach for the radical art educator to adapt … More