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Artist-designed billboards opposing Donald Trump and supporting Kamala Harris go up in battleground states

Artists are utilizing creative mediums to engage voters and boost support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election.

Will Hollywood turn to bland escapism under Trump? DW 11/07/2024

Post-2016, artists actively resisted Trump's policies, but 2024 presents challenges as his support complicates political criticism.

This S.F. art installation offers closure, humor after the 2024 election

Election traditions, like Nina Katchadourian's "Monument to the Unelected", help process the uncertainty of political times through community engagement and historical reflection.

Artist-designed billboards opposing Donald Trump and supporting Kamala Harris go up in battleground states

Artists are utilizing creative mediums to engage voters and boost support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election.

Will Hollywood turn to bland escapism under Trump? DW 11/07/2024

Post-2016, artists actively resisted Trump's policies, but 2024 presents challenges as his support complicates political criticism.

This S.F. art installation offers closure, humor after the 2024 election

Election traditions, like Nina Katchadourian's "Monument to the Unelected", help process the uncertainty of political times through community engagement and historical reflection.
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Propaganda: 100 years of fear, manipulation and persuasion in pictures

Political posters have historically served as powerful tools for propaganda, unity, and societal critique across diverse cultures and time periods.
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TRUMPISM, NFTS, AND THE CULTURAL POLITICS OF 21ST-CENTURY KITSCH

The visual culture of Trumpism raises profound questions about art's value and implications in contemporary society.

Vincent Valdez: the controversial artist tackling racism, violence and America

Vincent Valdez's painting The City I highlights the persistent racial tensions in America, proving its relevance amid contemporary political contexts.

TRUMPISM, NFTS, AND THE CULTURAL POLITICS OF 21ST-CENTURY KITSCH

The visual culture of Trumpism raises profound questions about art's value and implications in contemporary society.

Vincent Valdez: the controversial artist tackling racism, violence and America

Vincent Valdez's painting The City I highlights the persistent racial tensions in America, proving its relevance amid contemporary political contexts.
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Watching New York Watch the Election

New Yorkers celebrate and express themselves on Election Night through art, politics, and community, culminating in unique experiences across the city.

Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

Youth involvement in politics is celebrated through creative expressions like voting stickers, energizing communities and making elections more engaging.
#palestine

Thom Yorke Leaves Stage in Response to Pro-Palestine Protestor

Thom Yorke confronts a heckler during a concert, emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue over disruption.

The Israeli military and tech industry collaborate on user-friendly software tools that automate occupation and genocide

The installation by Yazan Khalili critiques big data's role in surveillance and violence, illustrating how technology is entwined with socio-political conflict.

Thom Yorke Leaves Stage in Response to Pro-Palestine Protestor

Thom Yorke confronts a heckler during a concert, emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue over disruption.

The Israeli military and tech industry collaborate on user-friendly software tools that automate occupation and genocide

The installation by Yazan Khalili critiques big data's role in surveillance and violence, illustrating how technology is entwined with socio-political conflict.
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'I'm drawn to artists who are abolitionists, troublemakers, revolutionaries': AI expert Ebele Okobi on the appeal of a rebellious streak

Ebele Okobi emphasizes the immediacy and passion behind her art purchases, reflecting her strong values and personal connections to the works.
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Art, violence and resistance: Raoul Peck and Viet Thanh Nguyen

Raoul Peck and Viet Thanh Nguyen explore the intersection of art, politics, and activism in their work.

La Dona Wrote Her New Album for Immigrant, Working-Class San Francisco

La Doña's music channels a powerful protest for Palestinian liberation while addressing the broader struggles of oppressed communities.

Ahead of Anniversary, Artists Urge Brooklyn Museum to Stand With Palestine

Artists at the Brooklyn Museum are calling for action against violence in Palestine, urging the institution to support accountability and solidarity.

Art, violence and resistance: Raoul Peck and Viet Thanh Nguyen

Raoul Peck and Viet Thanh Nguyen explore the intersection of art, politics, and activism in their work.

La Dona Wrote Her New Album for Immigrant, Working-Class San Francisco

La Doña's music channels a powerful protest for Palestinian liberation while addressing the broader struggles of oppressed communities.

Ahead of Anniversary, Artists Urge Brooklyn Museum to Stand With Palestine

Artists at the Brooklyn Museum are calling for action against violence in Palestine, urging the institution to support accountability and solidarity.
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Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence Onstage

The theater-makers have faced displacement due to political conflicts, questioning their sense of home and identity amidst ongoing crises.

Rep. Velazquez's recently unveiled portrait in Capitol was decades in the making for artist - Sunnyside Post

Nydia Velázquez's portrait unveiled in Congress during Hispanic Heritage Month highlights her significant contributions as a Puerto Rican leader.
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Art changes people and people change the world': the artists targeting UN's general assembly

Global artists are using art to challenge and influence discussions on sustainability during the UN general assembly.
The exhibition 'Future Ours' promotes a re-examination of values towards achieving sustainable development goals.

25 Fun Things to Do This Week (9.16.24)

The Bay Area's cultural events and foodie festivals are in full swing, concluding with highlights like Negroni Week and Richmond Night Market.

When Germany targets Jewish artists as antisemitic DW 09/12/2024

Candice Breitz's exhibition cancellation reflects the tensions in Germany surrounding BDS and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Riefenstahl review deep-dive study takes down the Nazis' favourite director

Leni Riefenstahl's legacy is a complex intertwining of innovative artistry and troubling political associations with nazism.

'Extreme Tension' at Berlin's new national gallery DW 11/24/2023

The Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin has a new permanent exhibition showcasing art created between 1945 and 2000.
The exhibition explores the relationship between art, politics, and society during this time period.
The exhibition highlights how artists reacted to the crises and upheavals of the second half of the 20th century.
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