Issues
Center Field: Art in the Middle
Pledging Artistic Friendship: “2 of a Kind” at LVL3
Center Field: Art in the Middle
Pledging Artistic Friendship: “2 of a Kind” at LVL3
Caroline Picard reviews a Chicago exhibition that she describes as an “invisible network of relationships, historical and contemporary, pragmatic and idealistic, that facilitate artistic production.”
Teaching with Contemporary Art
An Expanding Network
Teaching with Contemporary Art
An Expanding Network
Perhaps one of the most exciting things about our network of Art21 Educators so far has to do with those teachers who are building momentum and reaching out to other cohorts in order to collaborate. Over time, I can see this network of teachers not only influencing each others practice but also contributing to new national arts standards, helping others to understand the importance of contemporary art in the curriculum, and continuing to facilitate workshops at national and statewide conferences in order to spread the love.
Looking at Los Angeles
The Architect, the Artist, and the House That’s Become a Star
Looking at Los Angeles
The Architect, the Artist, and the House That’s Become a Star
Catherine Wagley visits the famous Sheats-Goldstein House and considers the pop culture present of this fifty-year-old residence by architect John Lautner.
Teaching with Contemporary Art
You Say You Want Evolution: Looking Backward and Forward with Portfolios
Teaching with Contemporary Art
You Say You Want Evolution: Looking Backward and Forward with Portfolios
Similar to in-progress critiques, portfolio reflections and evaluations do not have to arrive at the end of things. Utilized during the course, it allows for both looking back and looking forward.
Center Field: Art in the Middle
Heather Mekkelson and the Flood That Never Came
Center Field: Art in the Middle
Heather Mekkelson and the Flood That Never Came
Columnist Caroline Picard reflects on a 2008 installation by Heather Mekkelson and the stories of disaster conveyed by the artist’s distressed objects.
Praxis Makes Perfect
Welcome to the Funhouse: Mike Kelley’s “Mobile Homestead”
Praxis Makes Perfect
Welcome to the Funhouse: Mike Kelley’s “Mobile Homestead”
“Mobile Homestead,” a project by the late Mike Kelley, has a new permanent home in Detroit. Columnist Erin Sweeny revisits this “fitting tribute” to the artist.
Teaching with Contemporary Art
The Changing Shape of Teamwork
Teaching with Contemporary Art
The Changing Shape of Teamwork
Back in October, 2009 I wrote a post called Teamwork which focused on the fact that, as educators, we often have to work creatively with others in order to construct meaningful, age-appropriate and fun lessons. The best lessons and units of study are often the product of people working together, including educators, community members, parents, and of course students. When I look back just four years ago I realize that my experience with collaboration has changed and evolved into other forms.
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