Kevin Beasley was one of the fifty-one contemporary artists invited to envision works of art for the fifth iteration of … More
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bell hooks: radical education and empathy
Above is a portrait of bell hooks that I painted for my ongoing series, The Educators. The quote, which is … More
The Fabric of a City
Jackson Heights is a bustling high density neighborhood in Queens, which is notable for having one of the most diverse … More
Politics, place, performance and pedagogy
Miguel Braceli is a Venezuelan-born artist and educator, whose multidisciplinary work includes several participatory projects with students, such as Here … More
Teach them well and let them lead the way
There have been many notable artistic families throughout the history of art. Growing up alongside artistic parents can be a … More
Exquisite Community
An exquisite corpse (also known as picture consequences) is a visual and literary game, initially developed by the Surrealists (Yves … More
Artfully Dismantling Systemic Racism
Racism is the longest uninterrupted epidemic within our collective American culture. It is a gaping wound and festering infection intrinsic … More
Tree of Knowledge
Nature and nurture are the fundamental principles of the human condition. The debate about whether our biological disposition or our … More
Pedagogy of Empowerment
Cheryl Pope has a background in fashion design and boxing, a unique combination of skills and interests that has informed … More
A Neighborhood Divided Will Not Stand: An Artfully United Neighborhood For All
In the renowned television program, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers blended cognitive behavioral psychology with social and emotional storytelling to … More