The Power of Art in Troubled Times

We will never forget this global crisis. Just like our forefathers told us about WWII, the fall of the Soviet Union, or the tsunamis in Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan; the Covid-19 pandemic is something we will speak about with future generations. We will also remember the various great artistic expressions created in the middle of crisis. This includes our own artistic responses. For some of us, our creativity is being unleashed in our families and churches while for others it is directed toward society at large. Let us reflect on how artists have responded throughout history during trials and tribulations. What can we do today?