Joshua Y'Barbo

The Intersection of Feminism and Activism: Comparing #BeBoldForChange and 'Riot Grrrl’ Punk Movements By Joshua Y’Barbo 8 March  ‘Be Bold (Dinosaur Party)!’ (2023) by Joshua Y'Barbo. Daughter-daddy collaborative drawing. Mixed media. 16cm x 21cm As an artist-in-residence for the  TEAM LEWIS Foundation  and a lecturer at the  University of the Arts London , I research the social impact of the arts and significant international issues, which I share with cross-sector audiences through social media and blog posts. I draw from my over ten years of teaching experience and over twenty years as a practising artist. In celebration of #internationalwomensday this week, I’ve written a short post comparing  #BeBoldForChange   and ‘Riot Grrrl’ Punk Movements.  The #BeBoldForChange movement of today and the 90s third-wave feminist punk rock movement ‘Riot Grrrl’  have many similarities and differences. Both movements were started in Washington State and...

Developing Strategies for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Art and Design Education By Joshua Y'Barbo 7 March 2024 As an artist-in-residence for the  TEAM LEWIS Foundation  and a lecturer at the  University of the Arts London , I research and explore the connections between the arts and communication industry for cross-sector audiences. I also teach various theoretical, practical, and research-based problem-solving skills transferable across art and design. I've recently responded to the debates on how to use AI tools in art and design education.  AI tools are becoming more widespread in art and design education and the creative industries. However, how are we to address those who argue that AI tools could ultimately replace the need for human creativity and artistic expression? What are the ethical implications of using AI tools in creating art, such as the potential for perpetuating biases or stereotypes? What about the potential for AI tools to contribute to ...