The origin of the word sanctuary is connected to physical and spiritual spaces (such as shrines, tabernacles and pooja rooms) … More
Tag: Contemporary Art
Poetics of Protection
Masks are an art form with utilitarian roots dating back to prehistoric times. They have significance in practically every culture … 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
The Gospel of James Baldwin
James Baldwin never taught in a school, yet his life’s work as an novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, public speaker and … 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
The Flow Of Knowledge
I haven’t published a suggested reading post in quite some time (see prior suggested reading posts). I thought that I … More
Arftully Grieving
It is incredibly difficult to develop socially, emotionally and cognitively in a culture that experiences daily doses of trauma and … More
The Gallery as the School?
The commercial art world is steeped in capital, class structure and consumerism, but is there any redeeming value outside of … More
The Educators: A Zine Series
The Educators is an ongoing illustrated compendium of individuals who have made contributions to the field of education, especially regarding … 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
