Alison Kinney delves into cultural history, art, and social justice, exploring seemingly ordinary objects to reveal their complex histories and cultural significance. Her essays appear in prominent literary and cultural publications, offering provocative and informed perspectives on subjects we often overlook. Kinney's ability to uncover surprising connections and probe beneath the surface makes her writing compelling and thought-provoking.
"In times of delirious, madcap fun and political turmoil, opera fans have expressed their passion by dispatching records into the cosmos, building fairy-tale castles, and singing together through the arduous work of social justice. OPERA welcomes readers and listeners to a community full of friendship, passion, critique-and always, beautiful music"--
A popular, personal, historical take on a singular garment and its myriad associations with death, violence, and identity.