According to the chapter, how has art functioned as a vehicle for integration for migrants in Chicago in the early 20th century? How was the discrimination of migrants by the majority challenged through the art of minority artists? Which psychological processes might be at work when art inspires the onlooker to question their stereotypes?

-APA style -Theaster Gates and Jeff Chang both advocate for the active role of art in culture to promote positive change in terms of social justice and equity. Oehler, in her chapter on migrant and immigrant artists in Chicago in the first half of the 20th century, discusses how cultural identity expressed through artworks, produced way for different cultural groups to be seen and negotiate their status in society. Please discuss in one essay-style post: 1. According to the chapter, how has art functioned as a vehicle for integration for migrants in Chicago in the early 20th century? How was the discrimination of migrants by the majority challenged through the art of minority artists? Which psychological processes might be at work when art inspires the onlooker to question their stereotypes? 2. Taking these issues to the 21st century, what does Jeff Chang mean, when he speaks of Cultural change preceding political change? How can you explain this process with a psychological concept? 3. How do Theaster Gates artistic building make-overs serve communities? How can one justify investing effort into art and culture instead of seemingly more basic necessities in communities struggling with poverty and lack of infrastructure? Use a psychological concept/mechanism to support your argument. 4. Concluding your post: How would you describe the role of art and artists in cultural change? USE THESE LINKS AS ONLY SOURCES: https://youtu.be/MXAdzOR880M https://youtu.be/S9ry1M7JlyE
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