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A disturbing use of the honey bee

Posted: January 28, 2016 in animal rights, Environmental articles, Social justice articles, U.S., UK
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Unknown artist illustration in Blackie’s Encyclopedia, 1880
An academic essay on a more general topic, blogged here because of what it has to say about the uses of the honey bee – including Jake Kosek’s excellent work in the area.

Essay on the subject of the abuse of bees_ copyright_mediageode_2015

 

Legitimizing honouring Banksy in academe

Posted: January 24, 2016 in Social justice articles, U.S., UK
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Photo credit: Carl Court  Art by Banksy, Steve Jobs mural at Calais refugee camp, France. 

The Question before us:

What are the potentials and limitations of social analysis of art?

Banksy essay _copyright Diane Walsh _2015

My attempt at inserting Banksy into academic analysis. What fun!