Struggling with mental health can significantly affect how an individual develops and functions at school, home and within the community. … More
Author: Adam Zucker
I am an artist, art historian, curator and educator. I am interested in the discourse that art has outside of the 'art world.' My practice seeks to challenge existing notions and foundations within the Western canons of art, history, and education. I'm looking to develop a collaborative dialogue with other artists, curators, educators and anyone who is passionate about the role art can have within our collective culture.
What’s in a book?
A children’s book reaches iconic proportions when it maintains a lasting intergenerational admiration. Several well read children’s books have been … More
Made in America
As diverse as the United States of America is, our recording and presenting of its history is not nearly as … More
Character Education
A popular saying is that the best laid-plans often go awry. Despite how carefully we plan for something, there are … More
Book smART
“Art makes us smart.” That phrase has become a personal mantra, which I picked up as I developed greater understandings … More
Cropping Bias from the Cultural Canon
In 1939, Frida Kahlo divorced her husband Diego Rivera. As Mexico’s leading painters, they had been modern art’s power couple … More
Baya Mahieddine’s Artful Expressions of Intersectional Identity
Pablo Picasso is attributed to have said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist … More
Genuine Imitations
Utilizing students’ pop culture interests within a larger social and cultural context is a great way to prompt them to … More
Exquisite Community
An exquisite corpse (also known as picture consequences) is a visual and literary game, initially developed by the Surrealists (Yves … More
Pigeon Religion: Street Smarts via the Birds
I remember the first time I saw Tina Piña Trachtenburg (aka Mother Pigeon) and her soft-sculptures of pigeons. I was … More
