Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Today's Black history Month is notably brought to you by Juliana S.Jean-Michel Basquiat was part of the Neo-Expressionism art movement in the 80’s, criticizing politics and society through his art. He was born on December 22, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, where his mother introduced him to art museums at a young age. She continued to encourage his artistic talent, enrolling him in a private school, where he met his best friend and wrote a book with him by age 7. By 11, he was fluent in French, Spanish, and English; at age 13, he was enrolled in the Brooklyn Museum of Art. His artwork grew because of its unconventional style, mixing visuals, poetry, text, and abstraction. At 22, he was the youngest to exhibit at the Whitney Biennial, in the New York Museum of American Art. His art featured dichotomies of wealth and poverty, integration and segregation, inner and outer. He criticized colonialism, and supported class struggle. Jean-Michel died at 27, with his work in later years only becoming more valuable. One piece, titled Untitled, sold for $110.5 million, as one of the most expensive art pieces ever bought.
- Do you know someone who can’t stop asking questions? In Russian we call them a “pochemuchka”because “pochem
u” means “why”. Come learn more uniquely Slavic words at Russian Club, every Tuesday from 3:35-4:55 in Room 151.
- Attached is a flyer for a local writing program several of our students have attended in the past, including Amina Mednicoff-Misra and Maddie Clarkewright, who following their attendance in the program, formed a writing club at ARHS. I thought the flyer and website link could be good for the morning announcements. Sara, English teachers may want to share with students in their classes this term flyer and/or link: https://www.
wovenwordyoungwriters.com/
- The class of 2022 is selling merch! Crewnecks, phone wallets, and tote bags are available for order on our website! New designs are available! Order here by February 28th: bit.ly/2022merchandise
- Seniors - If you have not paid for your Cap & Gown please do so ASAP! You can either bring your measurements (height + weight) to the main office with your payment of $19.00. We accept cash (exact amount only) or check/money order (made out to ARHS). Or you can order your Cap&Gown online via this link https://www.buildagrad.com/amherstregionalhs
