Let’s take a step back from our national political nightmare and talk about local Philly politics. Today’s Reader Advisor touches on everything from Boyz II Men to the victory of Larry Krasner in last week’s primary.
Read MoreKathy Cho thinks about Asian Futurism, white-washing, and opportunities for activism with the Organizing for Action Fellowships. It’s always good to step outside of our social media bubbles and work with people one-on-one!
Read MoreKathy Cho considers aspects of art and the artist’s life and brings to the reader’s attention several web projects to explore. We find the question of race in Dana Schutz’s painting Open Casket, based on a photo of the slain Emmitt Till, especially important to ponder. Why did Schutz make this grotesque portrayal (based on a shocking photo of the young man in his open casket)? Why did the Whitney Museum choose to exhibit it in the Biennial, their signature show?
Read MoreFor this Reader Advisor, I have been thinking a lot about resources and strategies of self-care and healing. Some are experiencing their first time being politically active, others are continuing on their marathon. Being constantly politically active, immersed, and empathetic will likely be draining for most people.
Read MoreToday we have many things to contemplate. Whether out and active or quietly staking out your own territory for action, here are three links with material worth contemplating. Thank you, Matthew Rose, for passing along the Artsy link.
Read MoreGary Johnson is the performance artist candidate we’ve been waiting for. Or, more specifically, he sometimes utilizes performance to communicate his ideas. Often, it is read as “class-clown” humor (which is a fair observation) but there is a part of me that respects his acknowledgment of non-traditional forms of communication. Unfortunately for Johnson, however, when you are running for president these performances are only effective when they articulate a nuanced understanding of complex issues rather than deflect or derail the conversation at hand.
Read MoreFor this week’s Reader Advisor, I was thinking a lot about creating and sharing space and content, and what it feels like for any marginalized group to see yourself represented and acknowledged within those contexts.
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