Category: Denmark
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Min Indre Svinehund: Art as Activism and Reflection
Jens Galschiøt is difficult to define. He is a tradesman, a social scientist, an activist, and, I think above all, an artist. These skills, talents, and passions culminate in his need and desire to create both physical pieces and social dialogue that is both personal and political. Min Indre Svinehund, which translates to my inner…
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The Dangerous Art of Reflective Travel
Warning: Reflective travel may dismantle your preconceived notions of a place and lead you to wonder why you left home in the first place. Proceed with caution, and take a moment to double check whether or not your tickets are refundable. It All Started in the Calgary Airport To be fair, given the state of…
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About Ashley in Denmark
In fall of 2022, I finally decided to return to the University of Washington and finish the undergraduate degree that I started in 2003. I enrolled in a distance learning major called Integrated Social Sciences, a field that almost seems custom-designed to my personal, professional, and academic interests. When I got an email during the…