6 exhibitions you need to see for Women’s History Month By Jerald Pierce As we march into Women’s History Month, our arts recommendations are full of ways artists are challenging patrons who venture out to see their work. One intimate exhibition gives space for women to fully express themselves without the outside pressures of society while another showcases the unique…
Akpojotor Advocates For Girls’ Education in Nigeria Written by Rochelle Beighton, CNN Only 10 countries in the world have a bigger gender gap than Nigeria when it comes to education, with around 70% of boys in the country attending primary school, compared to only 58% of girls. It’s just one of the issues that Nigerian artist Marcellina Akpojotor addresses in her work.…
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By Eva Amsen In November 2019, the World Health Organisation’s regional office for Europe published a report showing that the arts have a beneficial effect on health and well-being. A few months later, the report seemed all but forgotten when the Covid-19 pandemic took over everyone’s attention. But perhaps it’s time to look at it again, because it might be even more…
The Latinx Arts Alliance, five L.A.-area cultural organizations including LA Plaza and Self Help Graphics, have joined forces to advocate for underrepresented Latinx artists and institutions.
How Art Therapy Can Alleviate Anxieties By: Danielle Cheesman Embracing Creativity Supports Wellness All my life, I’ve been told that I’m creative. But, I’ve always found a way to counter those good-intentioned arguments. As a child, sure, I wrote short stories, “but I never finished them!” As an adult, I was convinced that I couldn’t call myself a photographer if…
The Important Relationship Between Art and Health In November 2019, the World Health Organisation’s regional office for Europe published a report showing that the arts have a beneficial effect on health and well-being. A few months later, the report seemed all but forgotten when the Covid-19 pandemic took over everyone’s attention. But perhaps it’s time to look at it again, because it…
To help parents and families over the summer, “GMA” is curating resources and highlighting activity ideas, projects and partners that families can utilize to keep the fun going all summer long.
From the children’s perspective, the important part of art is the process, not the product.
What does utopia look like? Cooper & Gorfer, an artist duo based in Gothenburg, Sweden, imagine an idealized future built by young women forced to migrate from their home countries.