How art serves as a radical tool for community organizing
In short: Poet Aja Monet and community organizer phillip agnew explore the intersection of creative expression and social movement. They share how they built a sanctuary for neighbors and creators to combat modern anxiety through the power of art.
The talk explores the connection between meaningful art and great social movements, framed through the personal history of Monet and agnew. They discuss how art can provide a radical imagination to address collective issues like anger and distraction.
The duo shares the story of Smoke Signals Studio in Miami, a community art space they created as a refuge for neighbors. The presentation highlights how collaborative creativity functions as a practical tool for organizing and building community resilience.
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- Source: TED — Aja Monet and phillip agnew: A love story about the power of art as organizing | TED · YouTube (embedded player only)
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