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General Issues
Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice & Corrections
Identity & Diversity
Arts, Culture, & Recreation
Specific Topics
Jails and Prisons
Public Art
Location
San Quentin
California
94964
United States
Links
Project on the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive Website
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
Yes

CASE

The San Quentin Project: Understanding the Role of Art & Power

October 19, 2019 Scott Fletcher Bowlsby
General Issues
Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice & Corrections
Identity & Diversity
Arts, Culture, & Recreation
Specific Topics
Jails and Prisons
Public Art
Location
San Quentin
California
94964
United States
Links
Project on the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive Website
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
Yes

A series of visual documents developed through ‘mapping exercises’ with the men incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, the art installation allows viewers to connect with each individual, and to consider the role of art and power relationships in codifying prison narratives.

Problems and Purpose

Background History and Context

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Methods and Tools Used

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

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