Arguing with a Van Gogh Gatekeeper to Make Art Accessible to All
Art and Self with Cindy Ingram
Release Date: 05/24/2021
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info_outlineI rarely comment about the Internet, but sometimes I have to speak up when something bumps up against my values. This impromptu episode is brought to you by a little argument about Van Gogh I got into online.
I realized I had some really strong feelings that I don’t know if I’ve really discussed in any format here. It’s a very important perspective that we need to consider so that our students don’t end up perpetuating elitist thinking when it comes to art, and so that we can create a space where we make art accessible to all.
2:44 - What sparked the argument and my reaction
7:22 - Examples of elitism built into the art museum system
11:46 - Kids’ reactions to the immersive Van Gogh show in Chicago
16:28 - The argument for “being educated” and making art accessible to all
Transcript at https://artclasscurator.com/62