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Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

You May Never Get to See Cannes' Most Provocative and 'Dangerous' Movie

Nadav Lapid's film "Yes" challenges perceptions in cinema, questioning why danger is viewed negatively while safety is positively associated.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Israel Is Taking its Cues From Spanish Conquistadors

Golub, a political artist, initially shied away from depicting the horrors of Palestinians, believing it would limit his artistic freedom.
History
#cultural-critique
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The quiet resistance of Etsy's subtle anti-Trump merch

"Etsy has emerged as a platform for subtle anti-Trump messages, with designs that cleverly incorporate opposition through coded symbols and creative illustrations."
US Elections
#censorship
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

The Aesthetics of Black Madness

Fanon's contributions to art and theory remain relevant to contemporary political struggles and cultural identity.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

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

"Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the state Capitol, put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before," Trump wrote.
US politics
#kennedy-center
Berlin music
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Conductor Marin Alsop on Trump, the Kennedy Center and why art is bipartisan

Marin Alsop continues to champion artistic expression, emphasizing that art transcends political conflict, even amid controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center.
Berlin music
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Conductor Marin Alsop on Trump, the Kennedy Center and why art is bipartisan

Marin Alsop continues to champion artistic expression, emphasizing that art transcends political conflict, even amid controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Conductor Marin Alsop on why presenting Julia Wolfe's work is important in these times

Marin Alsop emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's progress and the role of art in connecting humanity amid political challenges.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 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

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025

Art in these periods retains its worth by that nourishing, a connection not just to joy but to rage and despair and every ugly thing we might otherwise keep down.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

A Plea for Heroic Poets

By the time he was poisoned in 2020 with a neurotoxin secretly applied to his underpants by Vladimir Putin's agents, he'd suffered at least one previous chemical attack.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

The Year in Surprises

Darkness, by contrast, makes light all the brighter; bright moments seem to redeem the dark. This black-and-white opposition shapes the poignant imagery of Christmas.
Writing
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
6 months ago

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

Josh Brolin shared a humorous anecdote about opting not to meet George W. Bush after filming 'W.' because he was put off by Bush's dog paintings.
Miscellaneous
Design
fromArtforum
7 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.
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