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The image Of The Crisis

Image of the Crisis, Political Economy Days

October 27, 2011

A fascinating study of Palomar students’ analysis of the economic crisis. This workshop at Palomar College was the beginning of the project and process. This is the most comprehensive exploration of the subject due the advantages of a classroom setting over the street.

Nina Simone on the Duty of an Artist

An artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. . . I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That, to me, is my duty. And at this crucial time in our lives, when everything is so desperate, when every day is a matter of survival, I don’t think you can help but be involved. . . We will shape and mold this country or it will not be molded and shaped at all anymore. So I don’t think you have a choice. How can you be an artist and NOT reflect the times? That to me is the definition of an artist.

The image Of The Crisis

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Nina Simone on the Duty of an Artist

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