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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
incredible book.
"So, like I said, this is not your traditional text about art, protest, or anger by an established scholar. This is my story about loving art so much that you want to see it change for the better. That is what I know, above all."
"So, like I said, this is not your traditional text about art, protest, or anger by an established scholar. This is my story about loving art so much that you want to see it change for the better. That is what I know, above all."
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I think this may be my favorite Pocket Change Collective title so far. There's a lovely warmth and author/reader intimacy to Kimberly's writing that really channels her message clearly, and gives this book the feeling of a conversation with an old friend. I loved her take on the elitism in the art world, how she was able to break into it, and the common tension between trying to dismantle an old and outdated institution from the inside versus setting out to do something completely new and disruptive that challenges the "old guard." All of her perspectives were super insightful, and she made a great point about "who are museums really for?" that really made me think about my own views on it.
I've been meaning to check out Black Futures, which Drew co-authored/curated, and this little book really gave me the boost to bump it up my list. I'd love to read and listen to more of Drew's work. Not to menton, she got me very interested in visiting the Studio Museum in Harlem where she got her first internship, and generally seeking out museums off the "Mile" that I may not have considered visiting before.
I've been meaning to check out Black Futures, which Drew co-authored/curated, and this little book really gave me the boost to bump it up my list. I'd love to read and listen to more of Drew's work. Not to menton, she got me very interested in visiting the Studio Museum in Harlem where she got her first internship, and generally seeking out museums off the "Mile" that I may not have considered visiting before.
This book felt like perhaps they took a blog post that was then monetized. That's fine, but I wish there was a bit more substance. Even illustrations of the artists she loved. That was at least what I expected with such a small book. Bc it was a library book, I can't remember the people she reco'd, but if anything she has taught me to seek out more art from Black, Latin, deaf, blind, Asian, and many others. I can't always have our eyes glued to Picasso or Harring. Like any genre, being siloed limits me and hurts everyone else. Thanks for the reminder, Kimberly.
emotional
hopeful
informative
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Ableism
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
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I'm a better human being thanks to books that open my eyes to things that have never gotten my attention before. Quick, informative read! I really liked the part where she talks about having her own eyes opened to what it means to be more accessible. Something that definitely motivates me.