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I grew up getting strange comments from older family members who would liken my body to that of Saartjie Baartman. And not the simple appearance of it, but the object of her body, almost to ridicule that shape- the shape of African women.  The story of Saartjie Baartman is tragic not only because of the extent of her exploitation and objectification, but that these exploitative dehumanizing colonial perspectives on African subjectivity have found continuity into the 20th and 21st centuries. My research on photographic archives has been a pathway to a deeper interrogation of these subjectivities. From the advent of the photographic medium in Africa, to it's pervasion as an ethnographic tool, and then a means of highlighting the spectacular violence that African and other oppressed peoples have been subjected to, photography has played a significant role in showing us how these dehumanizing gazes have been formalized.  This article is such a necessary historical refresher. It is also a much welcome resuscitation of our collective outrage towards what Saartjie Baartman was subjected to. We should never ever forget what she was subjected to. This outrage is what opens our eyes up to the dangers of curating, exhibiting, writing, documenting with no apathy or critical thought.  There's a nuance to how the article reflects on Saartjie's supposed agency (or lack thereof) in her enslavement and exploitation. I hope to think and write about these nuances one day. I mean, what do we do with those supposed moments of defiance? What do we do with the ambiguities of consent in colonial contexts?  The work we do in cultural institutions, as both knowledge production and cultural expression, will always be tethered to these tragic colonial histories. The ambiguities and silences inherent in what was written by White scholars is perhaps exactly where we should be starting our work. To reflect on them is to continually remind ourselves of how diligent we need to be in restoring our collective dignity.  Awesome read. Cudos to the writers.

In the world of the 1960s, where societies grappled with rapid changes and new identities were being forged, the Caribbean Artists Movement (CAM) emerged as a defining force in the realm of art and cultural expression. Born amidst significant socio-political shifts, CAM became a vital outlet for Caribbean artists, particularly those within the British diaspora, to assert their identity and share their unique perspectives. This article takes a deeper look into CAM’s origins, its profound influence on art and identity, and how its legacy continues to resonate in contemporary culture. #BeyondOctober https://lnkd.in/gVEAU_FU

So important as Art is a powerful vehicle for communicating narrative and presenting identity!

31:11) Such is Allah's creation. Show me, then, what any others, apart from Allah, have created. *Nay, the fact is that the wrong-doers are in manifest error. ** *These others" 'the beings whom you havc set up as your deities, whom you regard as makers and un-makers of your destinies, whom you have been worshipping as such persistently" **That is, "When they do not point out in this universe any creation of anyone else than Allah, and obviously they cannot, their setting up the noncreators as associates in Godhead and bowing before them in worship and invoking them for help, is nothing but mere stupidity, because their foolish conduct cannot be explained in any other way. Unless a person has taken leave of his senses he cannot commit the folly that he should himself admit before you that his deities are non-creators and that AIIah alone is the Creator, and yet insist on their being the deities. If somebody has a little of the common sense, he will inevitably think how the one who has no power to create anything, and who has no share whatever in the creation of anything in the earth and heavens, can be our deity. Why should man bow before it and adore it as a deity? Does it possess any power that it could fulfil one's needs and requirements? Even if it hears one's prayers, whet could it do to answer them when it did not havc any power to create anything? For, evidently, afflictions can be removed only by him who can create something and not by him who can create nothing."

HERD MENTALITY - of Intolerance toward Creativity, Logic, Quality and Harmony This Video depicts how it is up to the larger System to ensure remedial and supportive measures for overcoming such regressive or repressive tendencies in any such misguided Groups #herdmentality #intolerance #creativity #quality #harmony #system #remedial #supportive #environment Richard DiPilla #linkedincreator #linkedinforcreators #linkedincreators

I know this feeling. I know what is like to be ostracised. Sometimes workplaces don't understand neurodiverse employees. Too often they are placed in the " we don't know what to do with this employee." Then when the employee withdraws they are viewed as being lazy or not productive enough. A one sized fits all model doesn't work. it leads to self doubt and self criticism. Some employees are more effective working alone or working on task specific projects or work. Whilst I am all for building a solid team and team base. Allowing employees to find their own work style is equally important.

The Romanian artist, Adrian Ghenie, is a pivotal figure among contemporary painters. With masterful brushstrokes, he paints haunting portraits and scenes that reflect on historic traumas and intimate psychologies. In this report, we take a look Ghenie’s career, during which he became one of the superstars of the Post-War & Contemporary art market and gradually established himself in the larger art historical narrative. #arteducation #artinvestment #artinvesting

At Partasio we focus on blue-chip, post-war artists as their works generate the most attractive risk-adjusted financial returns. To be called “blue-chip”, an artist must be long term relevant both from an art historical and financial perspective. Using multiple quantitative and qualitative parameters we clearly establish whether an artist is in fact long term relevant. It goes without saying that Adrian Ghenie meets all requirements to be considered a blue-chip artist. #artinvestment #artinvesting #diversification #alternativeassets

Getting out of a traumatized or bullying environment is indeed a crucial #firststep towards building self-respect and unlocking one's creativity. 😫Targets of bullying often suffer from low #selfesteem, which can stifle #creativity and #problemsolvingabilities. Removing oneself from such #toxicsituations allows for #healing and #selfacceptance, which are essential for creative expression. 🎨Engaging in #artisticactivities can be powerful tools for practicing presence, building #selfworth, and connecting with one's #authenticself. These creative practices help shift the focus inward, away from external sources of #trauma or #negativity. 🚫Additionally, setting #boundaries, prioritizing #selfcare, and finding a #supportivecommunity are key to overcoming the burden of constantly having to create or perform under pressure. 🌳A safe, nurturing environment fosters the freedom to explore, experiment, and tap into one's innate creativity without fear or judgment. In essence, escaping traumatic or bullying circumstances creates the necessary space for #selfcompassion, #emotionalhealing, and #creativeexpression to flourish. It is a courageous first step towards reclaiming one's self-respect and embracing the transformative power of creativity.