Unruly lessons: Sexuality, art and the makings of teaching

Sexuality in art education is examined through artistic practice and doctoral research, conducted at the University of Lapland. A feminist and queer theoretical approach to photography, embodiment and arts-based action research provide methods for exploring how personal experiences of vulnerability and agency can shape both artistic and pedagogical choices. A/r/tographic insights, including encounters with bodily limitation, emphasize the significance of corporeality in art-making, learning and evolving as a pedagogue. This visual essay suggests that when teachers embrace vulnerability, discomfort and engage with unruly lessons, art education can foster ethical awareness, relational sensitivity and creative exploration.