Arguing with a Van Gogh Gatekeeper to Make Art Accessible to All

I rarely comment about the Internet, but sometimes I have to speak up when something bumps up against my values. This impromptu episode is brought to you by a little argument about Van Gogh I got into online. 

I realized I had some really strong feelings that I don’t know if I’ve really discussed in any format here. It’s a very important perspective that we need to consider so that our students don’t end up perpetuating elitist thinking when it comes to art, and so that we can create a space where we make art accessible to all.

2:44​ - What sparked the argument and my reaction

7:22 - Examples of elitism built into the art museum system

11:46 - Kids’ reactions to the immersive Van Gogh show in Chicago

16:28 - The argument for “being educated” and making art accessible to all

Transcript at https://artclasscurator.com/62