At the end of our last meeting the topic of banned art was suggested for May 12th (thanks Joanne). The above short list basically hits the key reasons why art works are removed from view. Often, it is the work that is censored or banned that leads to new ideas, new understanding, and new acceptance - eventually. Hindsight, as the saying goes is always 20/20 and can be great at providing insight. This is a very large and complicated subject that I will just scratch the surface on with the links included. Many of the links have their own links that I highly recommend you follow to see images of the art works in question. Below is the final paragraph from the Art Asia Pacific Magazine link:
"And as for art? Art is what makes us human—or at least allows us to ask and understand what it means to be human. Art, as well as its sanctuaries, need to be recognized and safeguarded as that necessary space of exception: the safety valve of expression in any society. No stranger to the state as stern and unavoidable bedfellow, art is necessarily an ingenious, inconvenient paradox."
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| Mike's facade |
is officially launched! This is the second part of my four part community engagement project for the village of Chatham. Learn more about this project here, and see some completed facades in the display case at the Chatham Public library. Get your re-imaginable facade at: the Chatham Public Library or at Chatham Printing (8 Park Row.) Coming soon: your facades on display in shop windows on Main Street. Join in the conversation!
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| Lucia's facade |
Just one meeting in May due to the memorial day holiday. Two meetings in June (9th and 23rd,) are you game? Let me know. What to do next? We will take July and August off - shall we find a book to read and come back in September to talk about it? Please bring in your suggestions to the May 12th meeting.
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