I’ve been thinking a lot about this quotation from a recent Washington Post review of the Suprasensorial show at the Hirshhorn:
“But it’s always worth being suspicious of anything that attempts to bypass the intellect through hyper-sensual appeal.” -Phillip Kennicott
I think educators should also be wary about many of the so-called sensory experiences we offer at school–like shaving cream for example. I remain suspicious about the “fun” factor, and am left wondering about the complexity.
See the full review:http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/hirshhorns-suprasensorial-exhibit-lets-viewers-participate-in-the-art/2012/02/22/gIQAr6G9kR_story.html