This is what I know about art - quotes and essay

This is what I know about art by Kimberly Drew

"My education came at a high price -an emotional one and a monetary one."

As an immigrant and a first generation student, I really felt this line. The expectations are high and exhausting; and pay for my tuition is really hard, not only for me -that I work really hard every break- but for my family as well. 

"I did not want Black art tp be a negligible factor. I did not want Black art to be exterminated."

It is very unfair how the predominant is always white/European art. In schools we are though about really bright artists, but is only the white men. Humans, of any race, has been doing art during all their story. I wish that when art teachers talk to their students about art history, they mention more about Black, Asian, and Latino art. Not only white.

"Why would he have to 'be an African American' to see that this guilt was monopolizing the conversation?"

I do not have a thought about this one. This is just a strong thought and I liked it. We do not need to be part of the oppressed group to recognize something is messed up.

Essay

This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew is an autobiographical short story that chronicles the author's journey through art. The author tells us how art has been introduced to her from an early age. However, as she grows up, she realizes how restricted or exclusive it can be. The underrepresentation in the field bothered her, as did the lack of empathy and victimization of outsiders. As her journey unfolded and she faced the problems and stigmas that a woman of color would encounter in the art world, Kimberly did not hesitate for a moment to use her hard-earned influence to reach a more diverse audience and give more representation to artists from different backgrounds. A story perhaps a bit simple but still very powerful. Kimberly Drew's autobiographical story shows us that you don't have to do something big to be an activist. It can be writing a book, giving visibility to an issue and taking small steps to help those who have been left out in the cold.

The exhibition artists of Latin America: dreams and possibilities shows us the perspective and feeling of these Latin American artists, their journey and their voice and how diverse they are. It is a small but powerful and undoubtedly beautiful exhibition. Latin American artists showed us their unique perspectives and diverse cultural and ethnic influences. They made vibrant murals, amazing painting and though-provoking performances, these artist have embraced all these mediums to express their identity and convey their powerful experiences. Despite historical challenges, their works have gained a huge recognition in the art word, they highlighted sparking conversations about social issues, cultural heritage and the intersection of tradition and modernity, and of course, globalization! Young Latin American artist are doing exciting things in the art world. They bring new ideas and styles, mixing their cultural and ethnic background with modern approaches. These emerging talents like to try different things and share their work on social media. This exhibition show us a lot about these young talents and their bright works. Even though they face challenges like not having a lot of resources or support they use their creativity to overcome obstacles and show that Latin American art is vibrant and full of color. As more people notice them, these emerging artist are making a mark and adding their unique taste and rhythm to the story of art. 

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