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Kara Walker’s *A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby…*: Sugar, Slavery, and Monumental Art – Explore Kara Walker’s Massive Sugar Sculpture of a Sphinx-like Female Figure and How this Temporary Public Artwork Used Materials and Form to Directly Confront the Brutal History of Slavery, Labor, and Exploitation Associated with the Sugar Industry, Creating a Powerful and Unforgettable Statement about Enduring Legacies in American History and Culture.

Kara Walker's A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby...: Sugar, Slavery, and Monumental Art (Lecture Begins - Cue dramatic music, preferably Nina Simone) Alright everyone, settle in, grab your metaphorical…
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Cindy Sherman’s *Untitled #96*: Narrative and Emotion in a Single Photograph – Revisit This Specific Image from Cindy Sherman’s *Centerfold* Series and Explore how she Masterfully Uses Pose, Setting, Lighting, and Expression to Create a Powerful Sense of Narrative, Vulnerability, and Emotional Depth, Inviting Viewers to Imagine the Story and Context Behind the Scene and Question Female Representation in Media.

Cindy Sherman's Untitled #96: Narrative and Emotion in a Single Photograph – Revisit This Specific Image from Cindy Sherman's Centerfold Series and Explore how she Masterfully Uses Pose, Setting, Lighting,…
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Remote Work Security Tips.

Remote Work Security: Operation Fort Knox - At Home! 🏠🔒 Alright, class, settle down! Today, we're not talking about spreadsheets or project timelines. We're diving into the murky depths of…
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Banksy’s *Love is in the Bin*: The Performance of Destruction and Value – Examine the Moment Banksy’s *Girl with Balloon* Self-Shredded After Being Sold at Sotheby’s Auction and Explore How This Act of Artistic Destruction Became a Performance That Elevated the Artwork’s Fame and Sparked Global Conversations About the Value, Authenticity, and Nature of Art in the Contemporary Market.

Banksy's Love is in the Bin: The Performance of Destruction and Value (Lecture Hall ambiance with projector humming, a single spotlight on a lectern. On the screen behind, an image…
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Yayoi Kusama’s *Pumpkin* (Naoshima Island): Art, Nature, and Site-Specific Iconography – Explore Yayoi Kusama’s Famous Yellow Pumpkin Sculpture Permanently Installed on a Pier on Naoshima Island, Japan, and How its Bold Form and Repetitive Dots Interact with the Natural Landscape, Becoming an Iconic and Beloved Landmark that Symbolizes the Integration of Art and Nature in a Specific Place.

Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin (Naoshima Island): Art, Nature, and Site-Specific Iconography (A Lecture: Prepare for Polka-Dot Pandemonium!) (🎉 Introduction: Hello, Dotty Darlings!) 🎉 Alright everyone, buckle up your metaphorical seatbelts because…