The week in art as resistance

Happy Friday! 

This newsletter is all about making art as resistance, providing inspiration, ideas, and more.

In this issue: Inspiration sources and the power of cheap art ⚡️

Where to go for inspo

Let's say you're reducing social media and algorithm content. And you're looking for new places for inspiration. This article from Popular has 27 ideas. 

"That’s how I feel about these rabbit holes. You fall in to discover something new about yourself and the direction you need to go. It might come in the form of a song, a bite, a passage, or a picture…Your eyes need to see, or rest on, landscapes and orientations you don’t encounter every day. It opens the mind and shifts perspectives."

Why Cheap Art?

Print, post, and spread this message, one we still need today. And if you want more things to download and print, check out the

Linkapalooza

I'm reading: Abandoning more books this week. Any recommendations? 

I'm watching: Half Man. One of those shows where I'm still not sure how I feel about it (which shows it lingers?).

I'm listening to: Some excellent mixtapes: Sunday Sermon, The Cold War Happy Hour, The Infinite Loop. 

I'm sharing:

• This free tool can help spot AI slop in Spotify and Apple Music
• “ICE Out” Protest art in Philly amid World Cup
• Portland is teaching democracy with carnival games
• Protecting Belize's reef with music
• Best books to have for Juneteenth (and every day)

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🎙️LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Get empowered with the Art of Resistance Podcast 

🦄 EXPLORE THE RESISTANCE LIBRARY: Guides, resources, and recommended reading

📚 GET ART FROM AMY: Books and music for your lists

📋 READ THE GUIDE: 40 Ways to Make Art as Resistance

🤖 SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE PROJECTS! Email me

See you next week!

P.S. A gem from this week's MixtapeFM. Don't you know your queen?