A few weeks ago I visited The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, Illinois. I was really impressed with the museum's collection. The works of art were displayed in brightly colored rooms with great quotes and information on the walls. Unfortunately I have very limited knowledge of Mexican art, so this was a great experience for me to discover artists to research further.
Below are a few photographs I took of my favorite works on display. I also made sure to get the names of the artists so I would be able to look them up later and discover more of their work. I hope to incorporate some of these artists in future lesson plans: Alejandro Romero, Josefina Aguilar Alcantara, Elnar and Jamex de la Torre, David Avalos, Cesar Augusto Martinez, Alejandro Garcia Nelo, Frank Ybarra, Carlos Cortez, and Pedro Meyer. I hope to be an example for my students, as someone who really values seeing art in galleries and museums. I want to encourage them to do the same, and not just to see "famous" artworks, but to discover art from contemporary artists, and artworks of various cultures.
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_I recently collaborated with University Galleries at Illinois State to develop program guides for visiting students in grades 6-12. The guides will serve as discussion prompts, response questions, and activities inspired by the exhibited work. I really enjoyed working on this project as a way to introduce students to contemporary art. I hope to teach in an area close in proximity to a gallery or museum. I would encourage my students to explore art outside of the classroom and view current works within their own community.
Below are images of the program guides, focusing on the topics of identity and perception: |
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