Class Description
Do four walls make a place? Can space be somewhere we go and something in between us? Whose faces do you look for? In this course, we'll draw from global queer and trans perspectives to explore three wide-ranging topics in LGBTQ+ art and art history: place, space, and face. Participation will include a combination of lecture, discussion, and in-class reflective writing. The goal of this course is to introduce you to a range of LGBTQ+ art and artists, so prior knowledge of LGBTQ+ history is not necessary, and allies are encouraged to participate!
Molly Fulop (they/she) is an Educational Psychology doctoral student at UIC and a Graduate Research Assistant for The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project. Their work explores the roles of art museums in Florida and Illinois in countering LGBTQ+ censorship. They received an MA in Art Education from SAIC in 2023.
What to Expect
Format: In Person
Class Capacity: 18
Class Style: Mix of lecture and discussion; participation encouraged
Materials List
No Required Materials
A Brief Syllabus
- Introductions
- Utopias
- Space and Intimacy
- Icons
Cost and Registration
4 Sessions, $220 ($198 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($220), Community Supported ($205), and Sponsor ($235). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
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RegisterThe views and opinions expressed in this class and/or by the instructor are not necessarily representative of the Newberry. We aim to ensure that in our classes, participants can have respectful disagreement to foster critical thinking. This is a space to challenge and expand our own worldviews to work towards better understanding and appreciating humanity.
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