Article about art as a means of personal and political expression and an act of resistance.
Einstein on the Political Power of Art
The science behind why hobbies can improve our mental health
Good article with lots of links for the curious, about hobbies. Don't be afraid to make and do weird stuff.
Art and Rewilding at the Urban Fringe – Ben Wilson
YootYoob vid about Street Artist and rewilder of the urban fringe, Ben Wilson
Solway Walk – The Epistemic Object
Some ideas about the use of art making and the art objects as modes of enquiry or knowledge production. Attached document available for download below.
From ‘Artfully Learning’ – Fröbel’s Gifts, Noguchi’s Playgrounds
A great, well researched article from 'Artfully Learning' about Fröbel the US educational pioneer. As early as the 19thC he did some very interesting work with learning outdoors and through the arts, including 'Foebel Gifts' designed for open play.
Solway Walk – Introduction
Introducing walking an image of an idea of experiential learning.
The Ecstasy of Influence
A Plagiarism Jonathan Lethem Originally from Harpers Magazine All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated. . . .—John Donne love and theft Consider this tale: a cultivated man of middle …
Social Distance Learning
A great article about art in the time of covid and a big list of resources to support your art making. Also links to good online resources.
What the Bird Said
Using art as research to explore and express bird flight through drawing and poetry. Weekend April 26-26, 2020. Chris Reed.
Ten Tips for Cultivating Creativity, From the Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT
The challenge is not how to “teach creativity” to children, but rather how to create a fertile environment in which their creativity will take root, grow, and flourish.