Assignment 11/5-Milene Tapuy

 Chapter 3 HISTORY

Quote: "It failed in part because the police simply, and relatively non-violently, arrested everyone and held them in isolated jails across the state. No conflict, no images, no story" 

Short response: This made me realize how powerful images and stories can be. Without people seeing what was really happening, it was like their struggle didn’t exist. It reminds me how important it is to make injustice visible.

Quote: "It’s easy to get dispirited as an activist. Because of this, it is important to bring creativity, joy, pleasure, and play into activism."

Short response: I know how tiring it can feel when you’re trying to make a difference and nothing seems to change. That’s why I like this quote; it reminds me that bringing joy and creativity into activism keeps it meaningful and helps me stay hopeful.

Chapter 4 Culture 

Quote: "Instead of revealing the world as it is, we here demonstrate the world as it should be, prefiguring the reality we desire."

Short response: I like this line because it’s hopeful. It’s not just about showing problems, it’s about showing possibilities. That’s the kind of message I’d want to put out if I ever created something meaningful.

Quote: "By creating radical Culture, artistic activists challenge and change the hegemonic culture. We can use Culture to influence culture and, in doing so, provide a glimpse of what a new culture might look like, building a new common sense or a new world."

Short response: I really like this idea because it shows how powerful art can be. It’s not just something to look at; it’s something that can change the way people think and live. It makes me feel like creativity can actually help build a better world, one that reflects the kind of future we want to see.

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

Quote: 

Short response: 

Quote: 

Short response:

Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy

Quote: "I never felt that the historical art canon could not be achieved simply because of my ethnicity or color." 

Short response: Even though most famous artists were white, he believed he could be just as great. That confidence helped him keep going.

Quote: "For a white student, particularly a young white student, seeing the mode of expression of an artist of color can shift as much of their worldview as it does for a student of color."

Short response:  Leonardo believes art can open minds for everyone. Representation helps not only people of color feel seen, but it also helps others develop empathy and understanding.