Slow Thinking: Michael Landy

Last week I had surgery, so have been mostly at home. To make sure that I don't turn into a giant slug or die of boredom I have been keeping myself busy, with a mixture of productive activities (like this post) and not-so-productive activities (binge watching Criminal Minds). I'll be off again soon for a second, and possibly third surgery, so need to get into good habits straight away!

Recently I posted a series of  Slow Thinking Art Activities:

• Grayson Perry
• Alexis Rockman
• Norman Rockwell
• Edvard Munch
• Joe Bates 

Creating these have been super enjoyable, as I just get topick out artists/work of art I love, or issues I care deeply about. I could easily spend hours looking through the Google Cultural Institute, and this has given me a reason to do so!

Here's a link to my Google Slide Deck with all the activities in it - please feel free to use any of these with your students.

Today's slow thinking activity looks at a piece of work by Michael Landy. 

Links:

• The Consuming Paradox
• More Michael Landy artworks
• Creative Questions Activity​

Bonus: For IB MYP this is a great way to kick off a unit using the Global Context 'Globalization and Sustainability', with the exploration 'consumption, conservation, natural resources and public goods'.