An exquisite corpse (also known as picture consequences) is a visual and literary game, initially developed by the Surrealists (Yves…
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…
Art History Memes
Every so often, it’s nice to break up the more pragmatic content with some offbeat and downright silly material (see:…
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,…
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…
STEAM Saves
Art has been on the frontlines during this ongoing global pandemic, but not often where it is typically expected. Although…
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.” –…
Sanctuary
The origin of the word sanctuary is connected to physical and spiritual spaces (such as shrines, tabernacles and pooja rooms)…
Poetics of Protection
Masks are an art form with utilitarian roots dating back to prehistoric times. They have significance in practically every culture…
Resilient Vessels
Beverly Buchanan’s shack sculptures are research-based architectural representations, which symbolize the cultural identity and experiences of the Southern working class.…
Artfully Learning 