What social justice means to me: Mesma Belsaré

In this episode, Mesma Belsaré speaks about her journey across dance, painting, and curation, and how these practices shape her engagement with social justice. Through personal reflection, she considers what social justice means to her and how it shapes her work.Key topicsSocial justice as a personal and artistic actThe role of the body in artistic expression and justiceCategories and identity in art and societyThe immigrant experience and cultural imprintCurating Indian art in American museumsChapters00:00 Introduction to Social Justice in Art00:53 Personal Interpretation of Social Justice05:51 The Immigrant Experience and Artistic Identity08:12 Navigating Cultural Expectations as an Immigrant Artist13:48 The Role of the Audience in Artistic Transformation16:37 Curating at the Peabody Essex Museum23:45 Reflections on Pride and Gratitude in Art