Art of the Week: Wisdom that Digs Deep — Danusha Lameris’ Feeding the Worms
Left: Painting of worms by Melissa DeSa, painted with senna, avocado. cabbage, palm, charcoal, black walnut, plantain, marigold, beets and cochineal. Credit: Melissa DeSa Right: Poet and essayist Danusha Laméris. …
Art of the Week: Fast Fashion Be Darned – Celia Pym Brings New Life to Old Garb
Left: First one’s the best by Celia Pym, 2015. 60 sports socks mended with wool and acrylic yarn. Right: Siri Johansen and Celia Pym. Credit: Celia Pym By Sofia Roberson, …
Song of the Week: Pride Month Calls for a Spring Awakening and “The Song of Purple Summer”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19ckJe_T4A By Olivia Levin, Alliance Intern from American University ’25 June is Pride Month: a time of reflection, gratitude, and joy for many. Parades and community gatherings are common ways …
Summer Escapes — Finding Magic and Joy in Books
Credit: Tumblr By Alliance Intern Cate Rosa from Boston University ‘26 On summer afternoons – sticky with salt and sweat, lush with languor – I find myself oozing with pure …
Art of the Week: First-Generation Narratives in Jose Olivarez’s Poetic Exploration of Mexican-American Identity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyjepSsTDX4 By Cate Rosa, Alliance Intern from Boston University ’26 In a captivating performance at Art Share LA, Jose Olivarez delves into the rich tapestry of his identity with his …