"Susan Simensky Bietila proudly makes art on the front lines of activist movements. She starts this impressive memoir by sharing her own family's history, from fleeing the pogroms of Russia to living in government housing in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood."
"The book is full of funny and human moments, like when she admits that her 'first political jolt' occurred during the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, when she was in high school. 'We were all terrified,' she writes. 'Some of the girls had sex with their boyfriends because they wanted to have that experience before the bomb fell.'"
Molly Crabapple's new book focuses on the Jewish Bund, showcasing her artistic and organizational background. Susan Simensky Bietila shares her journey as an environmental activist and feminist artist, beginning with her family's escape from Russian pogroms. Her memoir includes personal anecdotes, such as her experiences during the Cuban missile crisis, and features her editorial graphics from The Guardian. Additionally, a comprehensive catalog on Theresa Hak Kyung Cha reveals her artistic experimentation, while a survey of Chicano camera culture contextualizes the evolution of photography.
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