A Straw Opinion
Helping others see the world in a new way is something that both artists and activists work to accomplish.
Take a look at this story of an art installation about plastic straws by artist Von Wong.
What was Wong’s message? Whatever you believe it to be, did it convince you to see the world in a new way?
How does the poem and its reading affect your opinion of the visual message?
You may have noticed that this was sponsored by Starbucks Vietnam. What do you imagine the advantages to the company would be for funding an effort like this?
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The Last Straw by VonWong on YouTube (2:27)
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