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

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

STEAM based learning through Contemporary Art and Ecology

Brandon Ballengée’s Love Motel for Insects and Amy Youngs’ Holodeck for House Crickets are great examples of how contemporary art has the ability … More

Everybody is an Artist

Joseph Beuys’ concept of ‘social sculpture’ is an important philosophical theory and social practice that unites the fields of fine … More

Lenka Clayton’s Inquiry Based Learning

Lenka Clayton’s artistic practice re-presents the history of art by making work in response to iconic themes and archetypes throughout … More

BHQFU – A Pedagogy for Artists by Artists

According to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, there is nothing in life that is truly free. I won’t get into … More