COD 2024 - PS277

Face to face - The Power of Street Art

Teachers, assistants, coordinators, directors

1 sessions, start: 14-Feb

Course detail

Year: 2024
Level: Primary / Secondary
Language: English
Status: Postponed
Lugar: ESSARP - Deheza 3139, CABA
Facilitator/s: Ms. Grace Berlfein MA
Print course
ESSARP Schools
Free of charge
Exams Schools
ARS 11000.00
Non affiliate
ARS 11000.00

Sessions

Sessions Dates Start Finish
1 14 February 2024 09:30 am 11:30 am

Facilitator/s

Grace Berlfein

Grace Berlfein is a Graphic Designer and Tour Guide, and this combination led her to specialize in Street Art. Born in Buenos Aires, she has also lived in the US and Israel, speaking fluent English, Spanish and Hebrew. Passionate about all forms of art, she has worked in the artistic production of International music concerts and has vast experience with multicultural groups.

During the Pandemic Grace has created the webinar: “The Power of Street Art” in English and Spanish delivering it in schools and organizations for audiences of all ages.

At the moment she divides her time between virtual and live Street Art tours, webinars and investigation for the creation of new material.
Teachers, assistants, coordinators, directors
Learn about the ever-changing world of street art, its importance as a means of social transformation and expression, and its transformative power helping raise awareness about crucial topics (inclusion, civil rights, ecology, etc.)
The world of Street Art: History, how it developed and its relevance as an artistic and social manifestation in today's world.
* Short introduction about art on walls through history and civilizations.
* Beginnings of graffiti and Street Art around the world.
* Local and International Street artists, techniques and motivations.
* Street Art as a tool for raising awareness about crucial topics.
* Closing activity: Based on what we have seen, each participant will create a simple visual piece expressing an idea that is important to them, which will be part of a collective mural.
Dynamic audiovisual presentation comprised of images, texts, music, videos and audience participation.
I) STREET ART
Street Art in Action: an organisation dedicated to creating street art projects in urban spaces, demonstrating its positive impact on communities and the enhancement of urban spaces.
https://streetartinaction.wordpress.com/
II) RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH STREET ART
1) BLACK LIVES MATTER MURALS AROUND THE WORLD
https://www.contiki.com/six-two/article/black-lives-matter-murals/
2) Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans
https://seawalls.org/

III) TED TALKS:
1) Graffiti Beyond the Surface: Steve Grody at TEDxSitka - Steve talks about how there has always been writing and expressions on walls… he goes through history and talks about different types of graffitis and expressions on walls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHt7_Wqx70g&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
2) Street Art: A tool for Change | Mary McCarthy | TEDxHSG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdA511-qZVM&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
IV) UNCONVENTIONAL STREET ARTISTS:
1) EL SEED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0k4IQ8fDCY&ab_channel=TED

EL SEED INTERVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJRrgrquOS0&ab_channel=TIME

2) David Zinn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSVXYrJs4S8&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
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