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Chupa Chuparosas Y Chupacabras, Ruben U. Rodriguez
Chupa Chuparosas Y Chupacabras, Ruben U. Rodriguez
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A Rascuache Nahual that uses therianthropy on the border between the US and Mexico border.
Paul By Paul By Paul, Paul Finch
Paul By Paul By Paul, Paul Finch
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In 2020 flamboyant fashion is associated with queer performativity. Psychologist Alan Downs and queer theorist madison moore understand this to be a response to a culture that is hostile to sexual behaviour and gender expression that falls outside a rigid binary. I study the history of flamboyant aesthetics and camp sensibilities from an intersectional perspective, and locate designers and artists who have produced clothes in ways that materialize the political implications of fashion. As a studio-based artist, I employ traditional sewing techniques, digital technologies, and performance to create clothes and new media works that demonstrate a circular understanding of time, …
The Power Of Artistic Activism, Julio Hanson
The Power Of Artistic Activism, Julio Hanson
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This phenomenological study highlights the ability of artistic activists to utilize art for political, creative, and social change. Artistic activism is a tool that can be used to mobilize people from different backgrounds to achieve a goal or challenge injustices (Mouffe, 2007). The best practices of artistic activists can be shared with others to positively transform society and address sensitive issues. Increased access to the internet and social media has facilitated the proliferation of art, politics, and culture which has caused a greater influence on people on local, national, and worldwide levels. This influence can have profound effects on the …