According to recent opinions and research, experiences and not objects are the preferred type of consumerism among young adults, who are … More
Tag: Art Education
Intrinsic Value in Contemporary Art Collaborations…and Learning Through Them
I am thankful that I was recently introduced to the work of the Slow Art Collective through Louisa Penfold, who … More
Visualizing Our Complex Identities through Art
Less than 65 years ago there were separate schools for children based upon the color of their skin. When contemporary … More
Cityscape and the personalized experience
Artists have been depicting their natural and built environments and using their surroundings as inspiration for centuries. Observing and analyzing … More
Life Lessons Through Children’s Art: How they learn to represent their world, and how that learning can teach and inspire us
The wonderful thing about children’s art is that it is detached from the socioeconomic structure of the “adult” art world … More
What we can learn from Tim Rollins (1955-2017)
With the very sad news that Tim Rollins (1955-2017) has passed away, it is important that we recognize and harness … More
STEAM based learning through Contemporary Art – Body, Mind, and the Environment
Art and science are more similar than they are different. Artists and scientists use similar methods or habits of mind … More
Being in the Material: Art Is Everywhere
There are many theories and practices that focus on living ‘artfully,’ which means that the very act of living involves … 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
The State of the Art In Schools
Symphony for a Broken Orchestra teaser from Temple Contemporary on Vimeo. A Symphony for a Broken Orchestra aims to fix … More
Artfully Learning 