ASU Center of Work and Democracy is hosting H. L. T. Quan, along with discussant Curtis Austin, to discuss her latest book, “Become Ungovernable: An Abolition Feminist Ethic for Democratic Living” (Pluto Press). “Become Ungovernable” is a provocative new work of political thought setting out to reclaim 'freedom,' 'justice' and 'democracy,' revolutionary ideas that are […]
Calling all poets, writers, singers and lyricists! Join the ASU Art Museum for Open Mic Night in connection with the exhibition “Sarah Zapata: Beneath the breath of the sun.” The theme of the night is: the in-between. This event will be held at the Multicultural Communities of Excellence building in room 321. 400 E Orange […]
Join Professor Rashad Shabazz and ASUAM Curator Brittany Corrales for a conversation about the history of protest in art and music. Throughout history, musicians and visual artists have played a pivotal role in challenging the status quo, shifting perspectives and inspiring political change. This event will recognize important figures in art history and popular culture […]
Join Black River Life at ASU Art Museum as they facilitate a listening circle inspired by the exhibit Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix. This event features local artists and activists in conversation with each other to process and tap into thoughts, emotions, and memories brought up by this exhibit, as […]
Arizona State University’s Center for Work and Democracy is hosting Deva Woodly, Brown University Political Theorist of Black Liberation for a discussion on the Politics of Care. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions about the politics of care have proliferated within and beyond the academy. This welcome attention to care as an ethic […]
Inspired by Sarah Zapata’s site-specific installation, join interdisciplinary artist and ASU School of Art Associate Professor Erika Hanson to learn basic textile techniques such as punch needle. Hanson will discuss textile methods and how they relate to her practice while offering an opportunity to make art. Participants of all ages/abilities are invited, and all materials […]
Join ASUAM Curator Brittany Corrales to hear about the process of bringing hundreds of memorial offerings from George Floyd Square to Tempe for a unique, community-organized exhibition. RSVP Today!
Join us for the felting workshop, led by artist Bilge Aktas, which will be an introduction to repairing and altering knitted garments and clothing using needle felting and wet felting techniques. Participants are welcome to bring their own pieces, such as clothing, to mend or alter. All needed materials including wool, needles and foam back […]
Join Barrett the Honors College for a screening of the film “Stonebreakers,” followed by a Q&A discussion with Valerio Ciriaci (director), Isaak Liptzin (producer) and Gabriella Soto (ASU) at the ASU Art Museum. “Stonebreakers” chronicles the conflicts around monuments that arose in the United States during the George Floyd protests and the 2020 presidential election. […]
SHATTER/// is an anti-colonial ceremonial intervention through waves of abstract sonic reckoning and destructive catharsis: SHATTER/// is an extractive performance decimating the primitive settler colonizer hyper-romanticized imaginary notions of Indigenous culture/peoples and racist appropriative conditioning inherent in the settler colonial project: SHATTER/// is a flower blooming amidst a barren landscape covered in the shit of […]
Join Dr. Rashad Shabazz, Associate Professor in the Schools of Social Transformation and Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning, and Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of the George Floyd Global Memorial for a discussion around the history and politics of Minneapolis and Prince and how they weave together to create meaning in the present day. This event […]
Join Redemption Peters-DuRose, George Floyd Global Memorial Preservation Intern, Nylah Byrd, Assistant Conservator of Objects & Programs Assistant at Balboa Art Conservation Center and Maggie Hill-Kipling co-owner and conservator at Twin Cities Art Care for a thoughtful conversation panel on the collections care for the George Floyd Global Memorial. RSVP for this virtual panel here: […]
