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Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Jonny Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa condemn silencing' after UK concerts pulled

Canceling shows due to threats undermines peace efforts.
Greenwood and Tassa reject the celebration of their show cancellation.
BDS campaign's actions are seen as infringing on cultural expression and music accessibility.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Kennedy Center Fires Employee After Naked Protest Against Trump: This Video Is Extremely Disturbing'

Employee protested Trump's actions by creating a nude protest video, leading to his immediate firing by the Kennedy Center.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Jonny Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa condemn silencing' after UK concerts pulled

Canceling shows due to threats undermines peace efforts.
Greenwood and Tassa reject the celebration of their show cancellation.
BDS campaign's actions are seen as infringing on cultural expression and music accessibility.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Kennedy Center Fires Employee After Naked Protest Against Trump: This Video Is Extremely Disturbing'

Employee protested Trump's actions by creating a nude protest video, leading to his immediate firing by the Kennedy Center.
more#censorship
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How did Hitler's film-maker hide her complicity from the world?

Leni Riefenstahl's films, including works glorifying Nazism, sparked controversy despite her claims of artistic intent and apolitical motivations.
#cultural-identity
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Aesthetics of Black Madness

Fanon's contributions to art and theory remain relevant to contemporary political struggles and cultural identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

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.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Aesthetics of Black Madness

Fanon's contributions to art and theory remain relevant to contemporary political struggles and cultural identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

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.
more#cultural-identity
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's portrait to be removed from Colorado Capitol after he called it 'distorted'

Trump's portrait at the Colorado Capitol will be removed after he claimed it was purposefully distorted, as requested by Republican leaders.
#kennedy-center
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
NYC music

The Kennedy Center Performers Who Didn't Cancel

Artists grapple with moral choices in response to political leadership, questioning the difference between resistance and surrender.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over

Trump's reorganization of the Kennedy Center board marks a departure from bipartisan traditions, increasing his control over artist selections.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
NYC music

The Kennedy Center Performers Who Didn't Cancel

Artists grapple with moral choices in response to political leadership, questioning the difference between resistance and surrender.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over

Trump's reorganization of the Kennedy Center board marks a departure from bipartisan traditions, increasing his control over artist selections.
more#kennedy-center
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Artists have the power to stand up for truth, says Edinburgh festival director

Musicians and artists must confront disinformation in politics and advocate for fundamental truths, according to Nicola Benedetti.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Artists vs. the White House

Artists are distancing themselves from the Kennedy Center due to political tensions under President Trump's leadership.
fromConsequence
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025

The article connects the emergence of non-mainstream metal music with important socio-political issues, emphasizing art's power to reflect societal rage and despair.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

A Plea for Heroic Poets

Artistic expression thrives in times of authoritarianism, with artists and dissenters embodying moral courage against tyranny.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Business

Madame President: The Cover That Never Was

Kamala Harris's portrait by Kadir Nelson was created for a New Yorker cover that was ultimately replaced after the 2024 election results.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes

Carrie Underwood's performance at Trump's inauguration indicates a potential softening of cultural opposition compared to 2016.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Writing

The Year in Surprises

December contrasts darkness with bright moments, illustrating how light becomes more precious during shadowy times, especially around Christmas.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
Writing

A Dance to Jules Feiffer at 95

Jules Feiffer's journey into political cartooning was driven by a desire to confront authority and express dissent in a fearful societal climate.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Review: William Kentridge's Collaged Fever Dream of Shostakovich

The New York Philharmonic's performance integrates art and history, reflecting on the complexities of Soviet nostalgia and the artistry of Shostakovich.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

George W. Bush Actor Josh Brolin Tells Joe Rogan He Skipped Out On Meeting President He Played Because Of His Dog Paintings

Josh Brolin humorously declined to meet George W. Bush, feeling conflicted after seeing his paintings of dogs.
Rogan highlighted the irony of Bush's innocent paintings versus his controversial presidency.
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
6 months ago

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.
Design
fromArtforum
6 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromDocument Journal
6 months ago

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.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
6 months ago
London

'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.
fromHyperallergic
7 months ago
Brooklyn

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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