Poverty and Hidden Everyday Violence in the Developing World

Feeling safe is easy to take for granted when living in a developed nation, but for much of the developing world- especially for the poor- living in fear is the norm. In his newest book, The Locust Effect, Gary A. Haugen shines a light on the violence that saturates the lives of the impoverished. Aside… Continue reading Poverty and Hidden Everyday Violence in the Developing World

The Mask You Live In: An Exploration of Masculinity Growing Up in America, Sports Culture and Violence

A day after the Super Bowl, testosterone levels across the country are likely near an all-time high. Winning the Super Bowl is the pinnacle of what a man in America can achieve, right? And if you were to listen in on the sidelines you’d often hear phrases thrown around like, “Don’t let anyone disrespect you.… Continue reading The Mask You Live In: An Exploration of Masculinity Growing Up in America, Sports Culture and Violence

Disarm: Turning Once Harmful Weapons into an Orchestra of Musical Instruments

In a noble effort to transform harmful weapons into works of art, Pedro Reyes creates musical instruments from dismantled guns. His latest exhibition, Disarm, is a mechanized orchestra of once deadly instruments. The project is a collaboration between Reyes, several other musicians, and Cocolab, a new media studio based in Mexico City. The group was… Continue reading Disarm: Turning Once Harmful Weapons into an Orchestra of Musical Instruments