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bimmbles's review
5.0
Lots of big thoughts in a very teeny book! While this was written for artists and other creatives living through the Trump administration, a lot of the reflections are just as applicable to other forms of making things and oddly resonant in COVID times. TL;DR: the messed up world still needs what we're making, and what's more important is that what we make will sustain us through messed up times.
sgreenleaf's review
5.0
I went to one of the Making Art During Fascism events that started this book and I'm so happy it is finally here for me to read and reread and do all the exercises in and generally love. It is vital to be reminded that making art is necessary to the maker and the larger world. Buy a copy for every artist you love.
woodiefrog's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
A good book for those feeling overwhelmed by the political and climate crisis we are in today and seemingly there’s nothing to do. Solid advice in the later chapters and steps for taking actions for our communities.
tarakingwrites's review
4.0
I picked up this tiny little book at SFMoMA, although I'd been planning to buy it online for a while.
The book can't be extricated from the Trump administration. There were times I found it hard to read because I'm still in denial of the all-consuming firestorm that is this administration. I wanted something more generalized, but it's still helpful. After all, a fascist is a fascist is a fascist and the problems are the same.
Much of the book is just plain good advice for any creative. Stop comparing yourself. Find your friends. Ultimately it's a drumbeat calling you to believe in yourself. And you know what? I'll take it. I'll take that from any corner of the world, anywhere I can get it.
The book can't be extricated from the Trump administration. There were times I found it hard to read because I'm still in denial of the all-consuming firestorm that is this administration. I wanted something more generalized, but it's still helpful. After all, a fascist is a fascist is a fascist and the problems are the same.
Much of the book is just plain good advice for any creative. Stop comparing yourself. Find your friends. Ultimately it's a drumbeat calling you to believe in yourself. And you know what? I'll take it. I'll take that from any corner of the world, anywhere I can get it.