I was reminded of this today (it was a viral hit a while back) and how it impacts cultural norms. I may work it into the School for Creative Activism curriculum…
Category Archives: Research Blog
Behavioral Science in Campaigns
This story in the New York Times talks about how behavioral science was used in the Obama campaign. Much of these ideas are echoed in the School for Creative Activism. An excerpt: Another technique some volunteers said they used was to inform supporters that others in their neighborhood were planning to vote. Again, recent research …
Show of Hands 2012 – bigger than ever
School for Creative Activism alum, Donovan McKnight took the Show of Hands political party (literally, we mean party) he organized in 2011 in Greensboro NC and quadrupled it. Video below:
Richard Wolff on the economic crisis (2009)
Economist, author, Professor emeritus UMass, Amherst, Richard Wolff, speaks about the current economic crises, its’ roots and what we can do about it. The “what to do about it” section touches on where collectivism overlaps with Republican software developers in Silicon Valley (at 1hr 16m) and relates to Gramsci’s “War of Position” we often talk …
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On Evolution and Opiates
Jerry Coyne explains why evolution is true. After all the scientific evidence it gets juicy. Coyne theorizes on why evolution gets so much cultural resistance (spoiler alert: religion) and shows some stunning data on the correlation between religion and unhealthy societies. A long video in internet terms, but worth watching.
Failure Support Group – Saturday 11/3
Failure Support Group Creative, social and activist projects fail. Sometimes miserably. Come share your failure with us in a warm, supportive environment. Saturday, November 3rd, 6PM Boston University’s 808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA We provide: Group hugs and bad snacks All are welcome to listen or present. If you want to present your …
An Open Letter to Critics Writing About Political Art
Last weekend Creative Time held their fourth annual summit on the current state of artistic activism. Over two days, scores of political artists from around the world gave short presentations and organized longer workshops. Hundreds of people participated. The critical response, so far, has been underwhelming: few critics attended and those that did had little substantive to …
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L.M. Bogad
Innovation, surprise… when you surprise someone, you’re earning a moment because you’re opening up a space. The surprise can open up a temporal, experiential space where anything can come in. There’s opening up a political space, opening up a physical space. Events, protest events, tend to either occupy space or open space. There are …
Dream: Re-Imagining Progressive Politics in an Age of Fantasy – free PDF
Dream: Re-Imagining Progressive Politics in an Age of Fantasy by CAA co-director Stephen Duncombe is now a free pdf. Part analysis of popular culture, part how-to guide to creative activism, Stephen make a case for how activists can, and must use fantasy and spectacle in their work…and do it ethically.
John Hodgman “I LIKE WINNING”
This morning at the Center for Artistic Activism we’re reading and talking about John Hodgman’s piece on 90 Days, 90 Reasons called “I LIKE WINNING.“
Behind the scenes with the Yes Labs
Mini-Documentary on Artist members of Iraq Veterans Against the War
After discharge from service, integrating back into civilian society often comes with crisis. In Chicago, members of Iraq Veterans Against the War are using art to process their experiences and to educate the public about the traumas of war.
ExtraEnvironmentalist Interview with CAA’s Steve Lambert
The ExtraEnvironmentalist podcast recently did an interview with the Center for Artistic Activism’s Steve Lambert. With an educational system that trains artists to develop their talents into commercial skills, our culture is missing out on the ability for art to disrupt normalcy. Why should we hope for systemic reform when the vast majority of water …
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Mr. Rogers defends public funding to the US Senate and secures $20 Million
Sincerity and ultimately a song win over a US Senator who has no idea who Mr. Rogers is. Watch 1969 Senate Hearings on PBS. See more from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
“Look at him; no ribbons, no lace!” Cyrano teaches us old lessons
I don’t think I understood how valuable this was in freshman year English class. What a strength to have such confidence, and be able to insult yourself better than anyone else. To know that what others perceive as our weaknesses are actually strengths. Our value isn’t worn outside, but in our hearts and our actions. …
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Money is not Speech …
… just one of the slogans to be used in a national campaign this summer. While stamp tactics are not new for the Occupy movement (see Occupy George) it appears that this stamp campaign will reach for a specific point on the horizon. “Ben Cohen (co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream) and the Move …
“Living in Limbo” brings LGBT issues to the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama
Living in Limbo: A contemporary photography exhibit that honors the complexities of lesbian family life by revealing authentic moments. Unfortunately the movement for LGBT rights doesn’t shift at the same pace around the country. Certain regions make strides forward – passing gay rights and marriage equality legislation – while others seem to be moving slowly …
L.M. Bogad’s Economusic Performance
Here’s a short excerpt of (CAA West Coast Director) Larry Bogad’s new Economusic which he performed on March 30 in New York at the Austrian Cultural Forum. Contact Larry to bring it to your town!
Dread Scott
“They denounced my work on the floor of the Senate as they passed the legislation. And President Bush publicly said he thought the work was disgraceful. So here I am 24 years old and the President of the United States knows I exist and doesn’t like what I’m doing, and I think, I must be …
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
Will we see a Black Bloc vs. Riot Cops soccer match in 2012? The Pigs vs. The Freaks (documentary film footage)Watch this video on YouTube
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