This Is What I Know About Art — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"Powerful and compelling, this book gives us the courage to discover our own journeys into art."--Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, and co-editor of the Cahiers d'Art review
"This deeply personal and boldly political offering inspires and ignites."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
In this powerful and hopeful account, arts writer, curator, and activist Kimberly Drew reminds us that the art world has space not just for the elite, but for everyone.
Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, arts writer and co-editor of Black Futures Kimberly Drew shows us that art and protest are inextricably linked. Drawing on her personal experience through art toward activism, Drew challenges us to create space for the change that we want to see in the world. Because there really is so much more space than we think.
Frequently asked questions
Is This Is What I Know About Art appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative addresses violence committed by police against Black communities, highlighting the role of art in response to such violence. This framing connects the themes of art and activism. No scary content detected in the book's narrative.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have violence?
The narrative addresses violence committed by police against Black communities, highlighting the role of art in response to such violence. This framing connects the themes of art and activism.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have racial/cultural content?
The book discusses the intersection of art and activism within the context of Black experiences and systemic racism, framing these issues as central to the narrative and the author's perspective.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book's narrative.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have climate change?
The author discusses the impact of capitalism and white supremacy on health and mentions climate catastrophe as a concern, suggesting a link between social justice and environmental issues.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the book's narrative.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does This Is What I Know About Art have lgbtq+ themes?
The book is described as a 'miniature manifesto for radical queer acceptance' and discusses the author's personal experiences as a cis gay white Jewish man. It acknowledges and respects a range of genders and sexual identities, framing LGBTQ+ experiences as integral to the narrative.
