This is an interesting post shared by Kimberly Drew about how advertised the black male body has become. It is by all means what most people see as an ideal male body, yet there are a number of imperfections and obvious signs of advertisement all over it. The piece is commentary how not only is a good body judged by its imperfections, but how a good body will be grabbed and marketed until it feels like as much of an object as what is being advertised.
This Is What I Know About Art
Q: "But, even with early exposure to art and art spaces, I never would have dared to dream about working in the arts in the capacity that I do now"(12).
R: This quote that feels extremely relatable to anyone in any field. They seem like grand aspirations that one never thinks they can properly dip their toes into or have a big impact within their lifetime. However as we continue to keep that interest, we work further towards it and make it a well earned reality. I loved cinema as a kid, but now I'm involved in making small projects and short films that I would have never dreamed of. Something that feels inspiring nonetheless.
Q: "I, on the other hand, felt solidarity with the artists’ need to highlight the shameful history of the world’s fair and how, more often than not, people of color are brought into art spaces to perform for white audiences. How couldn't my classmates see beyond their guilt?"(25-26)
R: Scenarios like these are always mixed bag for me, but the responses of her white classmates made it obvious that they needed to taught and reminded what the reality of the world is. I think nowadays, white people are given constant reminders of how they were evil people, and it feels tiring to hear it even as a non-white individual. However there are people out there that are ignorant and oblivious to what consequences have come from certain actions. It's something that is nice to give reminders of now and then, but not something to be brought up over and over.
Q: "Real talk—working at a small and under-resourced art institution was a powerful, humbling experience"(39).
R: I just simply found this response hilarious and something that a lot of people should know the experience of at least once. Nothing changes a person more than having to downscale and downgrade from a decent life. I've done that a few times with pieces of technology, work environments, the whole nine yards. It makes one really strive for better for when they know what being near the bottom is like. Love the honesty from the author here.
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