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The Art of Optimism - Ava DuVernay

In this project, we explore not only the idea of optimism but its representation. The literal visibility of the proverbial bright side. To me, that is the job of art. To meet us where we are and to invite us in—to think, to feel, to wonder, to dream, to debate, to laugh, to resist, to roam, to imagine. Art is worthy of our interrogation and is in fact an antidote for our times. For the vital moment comes when we each must understand that the social, political and historical connectedness born of traumatic experiences can and should transform to true, elongated engagement with one another. Engagement not steeped in fear and separation, but in shared knowledge, recognition and contentment. Art instigates all of this.

In the issue, we celebrate and suggest ways that one can find inspiration in our present moment through the work of artists who carve a path for us all. Whether a filmmaker or a photographer, an author or an actress, a poet or a painter, these pages are filled with people who use art as a weapon for dynamic optimism. When we pivot from the perils of politics and power to the blade of grass, the note of music, the line of a novel, the expression on the screen, we breathe deeply and are revived. As the gifted theologian Howard Thurman once wrote: “Whatever may be the tensions and the stresses of a particular day, there is always lurking close at hand the trailing beauty of forgotten joy or unremembered peace.” Our goal here is for you to luxuriate in that lurking as we present the idea of optimism, hopeful progress and radical change through the appreciation of art.

Onward,

Ava DuVernay

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#mood

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Remember: while offensive, the improper use of “whom” is not actually a crime.   

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tfw your friends dont treasure your friendship with them as much as you do

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people who don’t say please and thank you are ugly

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not to be naive but it still shocks me when people are so apathetic and cruel towards others like .. you’re literally rotting on the inside … , hope you feel better soon ?

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Before January ends, I’m going to magically and extremely be blessed by the universe.

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me

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rindunya rasa tenang tengok n dengar ombak:/

i just want to sit in front of the ocean for a little while

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The Caretaker

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I AM A DIPSHIT!!!!!!!!!!

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tasha tho. i love her

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i got blocked for snapping. but i hope deenni would find some peace. 

haih rindu:/