Introduction to Performance and Activism | Emmanuel Orellana Monsalve

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

Q1: "Even at her early age, her work was considered as too radical by many, so it did not receive much recognition and acceptance."

R1: Reading this line during passage made me realize how themes of pieces of art really matter. Due to her work at the time being "radical", it prevented her from gaining popularity. However, her later works with her approach with conceptual art led her to become influential.  

Q2: "Her work has always been an indivisible element of her activism and life-long mission of communicating with the world at large. Despite the often hostile response, Ono has won the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Observer Ethical Awards for her activism lasting over half a century."

R2:  This line made me think, spite the hostile themes or responses that Yoko Ono had made during her time. She was able to win awards for her activism which makes me think that with enough power and thought you too can also put

\Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy

Q1: "Yes. I offer that narrative with the recognition that, over my life and professional career, I have witnessed young people be easily derailed when they don’t see themselves in the representation of who is creating."

R1: When reading this statement that Leonardo made it made me stop to think that many ideas that spawn in people's minds whether it be very impactful or normal. People around the world should push forward their ideas that benefit the world as whole and help each other out.

Q2: "But for Leonardo, the act of experiencing a space, memory, or feeling is simultaneously an opportunity to reflect, meditate, and explore. I sat down with him to discuss these intersections as well as the ideas and principles that underlie his work."

R2: I support this type of idea that Leonardo is trying to push forward. Making a space that might inspire people to push their ideas and opinions is a very great idea.

From reading these articles that were put out, I have learned that performance art can take shape and place at anytime or anywhere. These performances can have multiple meanings that may help and support ideas that these performers wish to express.