Pablo Picasso is attributed to have said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist … More
Tag: Art History
Art History Memes
Every so often, it’s nice to break up the more pragmatic content with some offbeat and downright silly material (see: … More
Resilient Vessels
Beverly Buchanan’s shack sculptures are research-based architectural representations, which symbolize the cultural identity and experiences of the Southern working class. … More
Portraying Pedagogy’s Progression
What do artistic representations of classrooms, teaching and learning tell us about how a society’s positions on pedagogy have progressed … More
Arftully Grieving
It is incredibly difficult to develop socially, emotionally and cognitively in a culture that experiences daily doses of trauma and … More
Bridging the Gap, Crossing the Bridge
Black lives matter. Tragically, it is clear that the United States of America has a problem understanding this. The nation’s … More
Art-fly Learning
When an errant fly found itself in the national spotlight by landing on Vice President Mike Pence’s head during the … More
The Past, Present and Future of Art
“I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty … More
Turning the Dismantling of Monuments Into Teachable Moments
The recent iconoclasm via the removal, distortion and/or defacement of statues, plaques and reliefs dedicated to historical figures who have … More
Chutes and Scaffolds
In 1973, contemporary artist and elementary school art teacher, Ana Mendieta, created a performative work of art called Parachute, in … More
Artfully Learning 