De Muchos Uno / E Pluribus Unum
Articles/Websites
Grades9, 10, 11, 12, APSocial Studies, Visual and Performing Arts
This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Learn about our review process →
Provided by Art Works for Change
What it is
- This virtual contemporary art exhibition explores the work of eight Latino artists and their artwork that highlights social and environmental issues.
- Through their artwork, the artists provide unique perspectives on inclusion, belonging, respect for others, and respect for the natural world.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This exhibit is a great way to introduce students to how social and environmental issues can be communicated through art.
- The exhibit includes various art forms, including paintings, photography, and performance art.
Additional Prerequisites
- This resource touches on sensitive topics like violence against women and migration.
- Playing the videos may direct you back to the landing page. To avoid this, open the video as a new tab.
Differentiation
- As a follow-up activity, in groups, students can discuss how they believe the artwork communicates the ideas presented by the artists.
- This resource can also be used in civics classes during lessons about social movements and communicating ideas.
- The exhibit touches on topics like environmental stewardship, indigenous knowledge, and human migration that the teacher can expand upon in class.
From the scientist review
This artworks inspires students to be social and environmental stewards in their community. It sends a strong message and offers fresh perspective for inclusion and advancement of environmental and social justice movements in vulnerable communities. This resource is recommended for teaching.
How we review resourcesReady to use it?
Hosted on artworksforchange.org
Want this to fit your class?
Add your location for local examples, questions, and action ideas.
