In their essay, Blake explains that “Good assignments awaken us to the breadth of possibilities available to us rather than narrow things down to one possibility. They are the scaffolding we build to touch the unexpected and wild within ourselves. They are how we stretch. There is no right or wrong answer. There is only the next thing to do.”
The streets of New York City can feel overwhelming due to the massive amount of stimulating sights, sounds and activities … More
Nine times out of ten, a 548-foot long hairline crack in the floor of a historic building would be a … More
Since its nationwide inception during the 1970s as the “food stamp program,” the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been … More
Empathy is not some trendy made up twenty-first century vocabulary word. It goes way back and is rooted in many … More
Aesthetics and protests are inextricably linked. The choreography of people moving in tandem, singing, chanting and peacefully empowering one another to fight injustice, is in and of itself a form of performance. Protests are also replete with artfully rendered graphics, images and accessories; such as signs, costumes and sculptural effigies and puppetry.
Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s greatest architectural marvels. It features a Beaux-Arts design with elements from … More
The diversity of the video game genre has been tapped into as a means for raising awareness around lesser discussed historical narratives. Using the medium to raise marginalized experiences throughout time and place, opens up the possibility for inspiring transformative changes to social, cultural and historical injustices.
Ms. Muscle’s persona is an amalgamation of symbolic iconography. The aforementioned breast biceps, a long sheath gown, tiara and a pageant sash that reads “Ms. Muscle,” express beauty, brains and brawn through a feminist lens.
Many iconic cartoon characters in the United States have a distinctly similar aesthetic trait in common, which is large white gloves. This facet seems innocuous, but examining the cultural zeitgeist of the era these figures emerged from, reveals a more poignant narrative surrounding racial bigotry.
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