Death by Political Exclusion

Death by Political Exclusion

What struck me as most profound in Larsen’s End of Dreams was not the human-shape figures themselves or the eerie dark-blue shadings of the images,…

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Privilege with a Purpose

Privilege with a Purpose

I have read The Crossing many times, but still – every time without fail, it hits me with chills and leaves me questioning the world…

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The Promise of Something Better

The Promise of Something Better

Although I had been exposed to “The Burning” clips multiple times before, when we watched it in class on Tuesday I was still overcome with…

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Countries Stepping Up

Countries Stepping Up

What is occurring to the innocent refugees in the continent of Africa. These people have been subjugated to living in terrible conditions with no opportunity,…

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A Call to Humanize

A Call to Humanize

In “Time Out of Joint”, Welch describes how Larsen’s End of Dreams figures, lost in the necroregion of the Mediterranean, reflect the uncertain identities and…

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When do we take action?

When do we take action?

Larsen’s  End of Dreams exhibit, a powerful piece within itself, is also eerily similar to the plight of the millions of refugees from Northern Africa…

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Subhuman or Superhuman?

Subhuman or Superhuman?

“Don’t let your body feel the pain. Pain will slow you down.”  From my growing knowledge in science over these past 3 years, I could…

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The Other Side

The Other Side

After first reading The Crossing I remember being filled with uneasiness and worry, knowing that the fate of Bambino and many like him was uncertain,…

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