A lot of how we experience art comes down to reading between the lines. But is it okay to just bring your own meaning to the table, or is understanding the artist and other perspectives important?
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A critical race theory scholar explains why it’s problematic to use rap lyrics as evidence of a crime, and what some lawmakers are doing to protect artistic expression.
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A Kenyan film director sued her country’s film board and won. Local artists should follow suit and fight censorship.
Top contributors
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Assistant Professor of African History and Africana Studies, Rhodes College
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Professor of Spanish, St. Joseph's College of New York
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CRT Forward Project Director, University of California, Los Angeles
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Visual Artist and Lecturer in Teacher Education, University of Canberra
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Adjunct Professor of Art History, Australian National University
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Professor in Art, Curtin University
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Associate Professor Visual Communication, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer of Art History, Griffith University