Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Tom Geoghegan

Tom  Geoghegan attended Harvard University where he worked for the school newspaper and also attended Harvard Law School where he began his life's work as a public interest attorney. Working on a wide variety of cases such as public interest, labor, and employment law cases. Especially ones representing discrimination: sex, race, age, disability and sexual orientation.

Guerrilla Girls

Guerrilla Girls formed in New York City in 1985 who brought racial and gender inequality to the art world. All members are female artists who are known for wearing gorilla masks to keep their identity hidden while fighting for what they believe in which is reinventing the "f" word!  By doing so they're making a statement for everyone to see worldwide to have their message get across. I wish I had the bravery to what they do to fight for something I believe in!

Surrealism

Surrealism is best known for its visual artworks that was a cultural movement that began in the 1920s. Most artists regard their work as an expression and an element of surprise. It developed out of the DADA activities that took place during World War I. It was amazing ti see and read how much impact surrealism had on the world. how it spread and affected all types of arts and media such as visual arts, literature, film, and music.


Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Violent Video Games


 

Violent video games are a problem in the world today especially how it contributes to the youth and i don't mean in a good way. The main age group for video games is 12-17 years-old and playing these sorts of video games can make them act out in a violent way with friends and possibly in the future; makes them think they are invincible. Having these video games and allowing young kids to play them, conveys the message that it's okay. But is it really???

You go to arcades and see games with children holding rifles and shooting at a screen. To have a permit to carry a concealed weapon in the U.S. you have to be 21. Why are children learning to play with weapons and to be dangerous at such a young age!