Possibilities to implement art as social practice as a learning tool

What is it about?

This instructional resource highlights the work of two social practice artists, Harrell Fletcher and Pepón Osorio, and why their work has relevance for high school art educators. These artists put an emphasis on the process of engagements when confronting challenging issues such as war and incarceration, over the creation of art products. Through an examination of their work, suggestions on how to frame discussions and activities using social learning practices are shared to help educators connect theory with practice.

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Photo by sarandy westfall on Unsplash

Photo by sarandy westfall on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Art as social practice encourages active, critical reflections on relevant issues among real people in locally situated engagements and with unpredictable outcomes. Using art as social practice facilitates human interactions and invites educators and students to open doors for exploring our world through our own eyes as well as the eyes of others.

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