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B00K— The War of Art: A History of Artists’ Protest in America
Read more: B00K— The War of Art: A History of Artists’ Protest in AmericaI just finished reading the 2nd book I’ve found titled “The War of Art”. This one is written by Lauren O’Neill-Butler, and is a history of artists’ protests in America. This would make for a great textbook; and if I were teaching American Art History, I would make it required reading for the course. Some…
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Do you know Ruth Asawa?
Read more: Do you know Ruth Asawa?A documentary about Ruth Asawa, an artist who worked every minute; and a classroom activity using her bakers clay recipe.
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Carrie Mae Weems & Dawoud Bey
Read more: Carrie Mae Weems & Dawoud BeyEmbarrassed to say, but I was only vaguely familiar with the work of Dawoud Bey before listening to this conversation between him and longtime contemporary, Carrie Mae Weems. Together they share beautiful anecdotes about their friendship, and experiences making pictures. Bey later mentions Harlem photographer Roy DeCarava, which prompts moderator LeRonn Brooks to read a…