by Alicia | Jan 11, 2023 | Online, Press, Writing
The middle ages were definitely a different time, which we can clearly see reflected in their artwork. But even though we might not be able to relate to wielding swords, wearing fabulous dresses or having our villages pillaged, human nature stays the same, and some...
by Alicia | May 2, 2022 | Hyperallergic, Writing
What Makes Medieval Art So Meme-able? All over Instagram, medieval imagery has been remixed, captioned, and somehow reads as peak hilarious, depending on your sense of humor. Medieval imagery wasn’t meant to be funny when it was made hundreds of years ago, but all...
by Alicia | Jun 14, 2021 | Collaborative Essays, Culture Essays, Hyperallergic, Writing
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t over, but on social media it might feel like it is. In the United States, the happy, smiling faces of recently vaccinated friends and family members offer a slice of hope, but the vaccine selfie can elicit a mix of reactions. It’s...
by Alicia | May 20, 2021 | Online, Press
Author: Sheila Regan Last summer, Kelly formed Memorialize the Movement, a group that is dedicated to preserving this work. It was an effort mirrored by another young Black woman, Kenda Zellner-Smith, who started her own grassroots group, Save the Boards, around the...
by Alicia | May 20, 2021 | Online, Press
Even the much derided selfie isn’t entirely without its merits. In her book The Selfie Generation, author Alicia Eler has argued that sharing photos of yourself can be an act of empowerment, particularly for marginalised or underrepresented communities. “I’m all for...
