We are joined in conversation once again with Jonathan Youtt talking about CELL Space's history in the context of San Francisco Community Art Spaces. Moreover, and entirely relevant to current events, Jonathan reflects on the integral role that CELL Space maintained in the cross section of Art and Activism (Artivism) at the turn of the Millennium, both before and after 9/11/2001. Youtt recalls Julia Butterfly, the WTO protests, and the impact that the Patriot Act had on Community Art Spaces that supported and facilitated the gathering and organizing of youths of color. Extrapolating historically to broader political movements, Jonathan reminds that Art has always played a crucial part in peaceful (and thus lasting) revolutions.

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