Studio K.O.S. has persevered time and time again. Initially under the tutelage of the late artist and educator Tim Rollins,…
Art Education: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Modern art schools have an extraordinary origin in early childhood education; most notably, the pedagogical breakthroughs of a 19th century…
STEAM Saves
Art has been on the frontlines during this ongoing global pandemic, but not often where it is typically expected. Although…
Artful Dissent and Empowerment Education
“There’s no such thing as neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom.” –…
Sanctuary
The origin of the word sanctuary is connected to physical and spiritual spaces (such as shrines, tabernacles and pooja rooms)…
Poetics of Protection
Masks are an art form with utilitarian roots dating back to prehistoric times. They have significance in practically every culture…
Resilient Vessels
Beverly Buchanan’s shack sculptures are research-based architectural representations, which symbolize the cultural identity and experiences of the Southern working class.…
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…
Full STEAM Ahead: Artfully Learning’s STEAM Pack
A frequent theme that I have covered on this blog is the confluence of science, technology, engineering, art and math…
Fröbel’s Gifts, Noguchi’s Playgrounds
If you are not listening to the 99% Invisible podcast, I highly recommend that you start! Two of the episodes…
