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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An Exhibition of Art Education and Street Smarts in the Film Drylongso
The film Drylongso by visual artist Cauleen Smith, is a tale of two art educations; one via the traditional route … More
The Kids Must be Alright
As educators, parents/guardians, siblings, friends and neighbors, we all play an integral part as stewards and nurturers of our collective world.
A New Red Order
If you venture upon a previously empty lot in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York (24-17 Jackson … More
Native Americana: Decolonizing Pop Culture
Like previous Pop Artists Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, Frank Buffalo Hyde utilizes images and objects from popular culture as … More
Spark of Knowledge: Fireworks and Contemporary Art
Summertime evenings are full of the sights and sounds of fireworks. These displays are a ubiquitous celebratory event throughout culture, … More
Rediscovering Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of how the universe was formed, and the objects such as planets, galaxies and stars within … More
Futurist Dreams and Artful Realities
A common foundation behind many great works of architecture is that they combine aesthetically compelling forms to create functioning structures … More
Painting the Plurality of Educational Communities
As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Philadelphia is full of incredible cultural history. The city that … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 15: Open Books and Libraries of Liberation
Travis Prince’s paintings prompt viewers to learn about a multitude of Black experiences through depictions of diverse individuals reading books … More