Anya Ellis, Chess Expert
Games & Play as Art
The tour will be focused on artworks and historical objects which showcase play — interaction, disposition, and actions within a context. Each tour will have a component of play from learning the rules of mancala and its variant forms OR painting/designing a personal game board. But don’t think play as an experience is only positive, as Aaron Trammell wrote in his book “Repairing Play,” games often hurt and they often emulate systemic issues. If you were to go on a tour with me, you will see the amazing depth of play which is often ignored history within traditional art museum presentations.