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Illustration of a performer at a dressing room mirror, contemplating the risks of going public with their art.

Art and Activism-Personal Essays-Resilience in the Arts

October 5, 2025

When Risk Becomes Real: A Personal Story

The moment before going public, where artistic courage begins with private calculation. The Arts, Courage, and Consequence[…]

Detail from Dread Scott’s 1989 installation "What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag?"

Art and Activism-Artistic Freedom-Creative Process

October 5, 2025

Before You Speak Out: A Creator’s Risk Framework

Dread Scott, What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag?, 1989. Detail from installation. Viewers[…]