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Jul 1
41m 20s

Ali Fitzgerald

Giuseppe Castellano
About this episode

Giuseppe Castellano talks to comics creator, writer, and educator, Ali Fitzgerald, about where art and art education intersect with social justice; what we can learn from the life and work of Käthe Kollwitz; how art can—especially in trying times—offer connection and solace; and more.

To learn more about Ali, visit alifitzgerald.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Bill Watterson, Gary Larson, Emil Ferris, and Käthe Kollwitz

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