Archive for April 2018
Arts + Advocacy Blog: Celebrating the Life and Work of Laura Aguilar
Editor’s Note: Following the release of our original post, WonderRoot staff learned of a recent exhibit showcasing Laura Aguilar’s photography. This exhibit is the “first comprehensive retrospective” assembly of Aguilar’s work. It is open to view until June 3 at the Vincent Price Art Museum at UCLA. Check out Florida International University’s Frost Art Museum website to…
Read MoreWonderRoot Presents: “Man on Fire” at the Atlanta Film Festival 2018
The importance of documenting events, projects, or actions that aim to make social change cannot be understated. And documenting them in engaging, aesthetically beautiful and digestible ways can exponentially multiply both audience and impact. Joel Fendelman’s work in writing and directing “Man on Fire” is a brilliant example of how documentary film can be…
Read MoreArts + Advocacy Blog: “Change the Culture, Change the World” by Favianna Rodriguez
Last week our Arts + Advocacy Blog highlighted the work of three artists who have used their personal artistic practice to affect positive change in hearts, minds, and cultural norms. Read last week’s post here. This week, rather than focusing on the work of specific artists we are sharing an article written by Favianna…
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