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8th Grade Art: Clothing as Art

Fabiola Jean-Louis’  art exhibit at the DuSable Museum, Rewriting History: paper gowns and photographs, is an inquiry into social change.
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 artwork by Lesley  Dill
Students looked at various resources for their "clothing as art" inspirations. Contemporary art goes beyond the canvas. Students brought in their own clothing to manipulate and to create an art piece.
Berlin Wall (student work)
Amelia Earhart


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