Notes on AUN-EEC Conference, “Ecological Education and Culture: Looking Back, Looking Forward”

On Day 2 of the conference by the ASEAN University Network on Ecological Education and Culture (AUN-EEC), Dr. Michael Tan was one of the speakers for the morning session. A few notes from his talk and the open forum that

Notes on AUN-EEC Conference, “Ecological Education and Culture: Looking Back, Looking Forward”

On Day 2 of the conference by the ASEAN University Network on Ecological Education and Culture (AUN-EEC), Dr. Michael Tan was one of the speakers for the morning session. A few notes from his talk and the open forum that

Buffalo hide as medium

These works were simply a stunner for me when I saw them at the S.E.A. Focus exhibition (Jan Manton Art Gallery) in Singapore in 2020. These works, which are made with acrylic on buffalo hide, are by Indonesian artist Jumaadi.

Buffalo hide as medium

These works were simply a stunner for me when I saw them at the S.E.A. Focus exhibition (Jan Manton Art Gallery) in Singapore in 2020. These works, which are made with acrylic on buffalo hide, are by Indonesian artist Jumaadi.

A future materials bank

“Materials that inspire, promote, and support the transition towards a more sustainable artistic practice.” The website also includes a lexicon about sustainable materials. Two personal favorites are painting with soil and “wearing rain”. See the bank here.

A future materials bank

“Materials that inspire, promote, and support the transition towards a more sustainable artistic practice.” The website also includes a lexicon about sustainable materials. Two personal favorites are painting with soil and “wearing rain”. See the bank here.

Notes on ASEF’s Public Diplomacy & Discourse in the Age of Algorithms

This was a well-moderated panel discussion that brought out the expertise of each member of the panel (watch here). The discussion addressed pertinent questions regarding algorithms as they are used in technology platforms today. A few of the points and

Notes on ASEF’s Public Diplomacy & Discourse in the Age of Algorithms

This was a well-moderated panel discussion that brought out the expertise of each member of the panel (watch here). The discussion addressed pertinent questions regarding algorithms as they are used in technology platforms today. A few of the points and

Trend: DIY face mask making

Screenshots from the online world of people making face masks for themselves and other people during the Covid19 pandemic. Art project link here.

Trend: DIY face mask making

Screenshots from the online world of people making face masks for themselves and other people during the Covid19 pandemic. Art project link here.

Covid Letters

In the Philippines — cards to be printed and included in hospital patients’ breakfast trays.

Covid Letters

In the Philippines — cards to be printed and included in hospital patients’ breakfast trays.

Podcast: On Being

For artists, especially those doing work in socially-engaged art, artists who associate their work with that of social change, the On Being podcast hosted by Krista Tippett is a recommended learning resource.  Three of the most memorable episodes for me

Podcast: On Being

For artists, especially those doing work in socially-engaged art, artists who associate their work with that of social change, the On Being podcast hosted by Krista Tippett is a recommended learning resource.  Three of the most memorable episodes for me

Initiatives promoting sustainable consumption

A quick note here about initiatives working on building communities around sustainable consumption.  Related catch phrases include circular economy, recycling and upcycling, zero waste, and do-it-yourself. DIY Fashion Workshops – This is an artist-initiated workshop series that has had sessions

Initiatives promoting sustainable consumption

A quick note here about initiatives working on building communities around sustainable consumption.  Related catch phrases include circular economy, recycling and upcycling, zero waste, and do-it-yourself. DIY Fashion Workshops – This is an artist-initiated workshop series that has had sessions

Notes on Mapping the Landscape of Socially Engaged Art report

Helicon Collaborative released the report Mapping the Landscape of Socially Engaged Art.  The group started this research in 2015 with support from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.  Along with the report, a microsite – artmakingchange.org – was launched in order to

Notes on Mapping the Landscape of Socially Engaged Art report

Helicon Collaborative released the report Mapping the Landscape of Socially Engaged Art.  The group started this research in 2015 with support from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.  Along with the report, a microsite – artmakingchange.org – was launched in order to