Possibilities by David Graeber

Possibilities is a text written by the anthropologist David Graeber. Nelson makes reference to Graeber's text in the closing passages of her introduction. She sees Graeber's thoughts on revolution, self-sacrifice, dedication, the future, and freedom as informative to her own coming explorations. She leans upon one passage from his book in particular as she looks ahead to the pages and arguments of her own writings.

The Politics of Care

In "Art Song," Nelson references a relatively new political concept known as the politics of care. The notion was defined by activists Gregg Gonsalves and Amy Kapczynski, and expounded upon by scholar Christina Sharpe. The idea is based upon the creation of a new form of politics in based upon the commitment to human needs, and thus human care. Nelson argues against the idea as it pertains to artistic creation and consumption.

The Art of Cruelty