Conductor Marin Alsop on Trump, the Kennedy Center and why art is bipartisanMarin Alsop continues to champion artistic expression, emphasizing that art transcends political conflict, even amid controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center.
Conductor Marin Alsop on why presenting Julia Wolfe's work is important in these timesMarin Alsop emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's progress and the role of art in connecting humanity amid political challenges.
Conductor Marin Alsop on Trump, the Kennedy Center and why art is bipartisanMarin Alsop continues to champion artistic expression, emphasizing that art transcends political conflict, even amid controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center.
Conductor Marin Alsop on why presenting Julia Wolfe's work is important in these timesMarin Alsop emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's progress and the role of art in connecting humanity amid political challenges.
For a stagnating left mired in pessimism, Milton's radical vision is poetry in motion | Kenan MalikThe left faces significant challenges as it grapples with its failures in the current political landscape.
Paris film screening brings pioneering post-punk performance group back to lifeArt that challenges societal norms continues to provoke strong emotional reactions even decades later.The legacy of COUM Transmissions illustrates the ongoing tension between art and political discourse.
For a stagnating left mired in pessimism, Milton's radical vision is poetry in motion | Kenan MalikThe left faces significant challenges as it grapples with its failures in the current political landscape.
Paris film screening brings pioneering post-punk performance group back to lifeArt that challenges societal norms continues to provoke strong emotional reactions even decades later.The legacy of COUM Transmissions illustrates the ongoing tension between art and political discourse.
Artists vs. the White HouseArtists are distancing themselves from the Kennedy Center due to political tensions under President Trump's leadership.
Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi's critics should remember. Let's start with Ned Kelly | Ella BarclayThe backlash against Khaled Sabsabi's artwork illustrates ongoing tensions between art, free speech, and political representation in Australia.
India Art Fair opens amid a tense Delhi electionThe India Art Fair faces cautious dynamics amid Delhi elections and rising right-wing sentiments affecting artistic expression.
When Germany targets Jewish artists as antisemitic DW 09/12/2024Candice Breitz's exhibition cancellation reflects the tensions in Germany surrounding BDS and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Artist Fareed Armaly rejects German prize, citing 'disturbing trend of censorship'Fareed Armaly declined the Käthe Kollwitz prize due to perceived censorship and politicized cultural policies in Germany regarding Palestinian advocacy.
India Art Fair opens amid a tense Delhi electionThe India Art Fair faces cautious dynamics amid Delhi elections and rising right-wing sentiments affecting artistic expression.
When Germany targets Jewish artists as antisemitic DW 09/12/2024Candice Breitz's exhibition cancellation reflects the tensions in Germany surrounding BDS and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Artist Fareed Armaly rejects German prize, citing 'disturbing trend of censorship'Fareed Armaly declined the Käthe Kollwitz prize due to perceived censorship and politicized cultural policies in Germany regarding Palestinian advocacy.
He wanted to have a wing of the Tate named after him': remembering the groundbreaking art of Donald Rodney1981 was a pivotal year for Black British history, marked by tragedies and a burgeoning arts movement addressing racial injustice.
Vincent Valdez: the controversial artist tackling racism, violence and AmericaVincent Valdez's painting The City I highlights the persistent racial tensions in America, proving its relevance amid contemporary political contexts.
He wanted to have a wing of the Tate named after him': remembering the groundbreaking art of Donald Rodney1981 was a pivotal year for Black British history, marked by tragedies and a burgeoning arts movement addressing racial injustice.
Vincent Valdez: the controversial artist tackling racism, violence and AmericaVincent 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 KITSCHThe visual culture of Trumpism raises profound questions about art's value and implications in contemporary society.
February Book Bag: from a history of Maori art to T.J. Clark's essays on politics and artThe latest art publications emphasize Indigenous perspectives and the complex relationship between art and politics.
TRUMPISM, NFTS, AND THE CULTURAL POLITICS OF 21ST-CENTURY KITSCHThe visual culture of Trumpism raises profound questions about art's value and implications in contemporary society.
February Book Bag: from a history of Maori art to T.J. Clark's essays on politics and artThe latest art publications emphasize Indigenous perspectives and the complex relationship between art and politics.
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025The article connects the emergence of non-mainstream metal music with important socio-political issues, emphasizing art's power to reflect societal rage and despair.
A Plea for Heroic PoetsArtistic expression thrives in times of authoritarianism, with artists and dissenters embodying moral courage against tyranny.
Madame President: The Cover That Never WasKamala Harris's portrait by Kadir Nelson was created for a New Yorker cover that was ultimately replaced after the 2024 election results.
Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma BrockesCarrie Underwood's performance at Trump's inauguration indicates a potential softening of cultural opposition compared to 2016.
The Year in SurprisesDecember contrasts darkness with bright moments, illustrating how light becomes more precious during shadowy times, especially around Christmas.
Shen Yun in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading WeeklyShen Yun blends traditional Chinese cultural revival with the political message of Falun Dafa.
A Dance to Jules Feiffer at 95Jules Feiffer's journey into political cartooning was driven by a desire to confront authority and express dissent in a fearful societal climate.
Review: William Kentridge's Collaged Fever Dream of ShostakovichThe New York Philharmonic's performance integrates art and history, reflecting on the complexities of Soviet nostalgia and the artistry of Shostakovich.
George W. Bush Actor Josh Brolin Tells Joe Rogan He Skipped Out On Meeting President He Played Because Of His Dog PaintingsJosh 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.
Artist-designed billboards opposing Donald Trump and supporting Kamala Harris go up in battleground statesArtists 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 11/07/2024Post-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 electionElection 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 statesArtists 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 11/07/2024Post-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 electionElection traditions, like Nina Katchadourian's "Monument to the Unelected", help process the uncertainty of political times through community engagement and historical reflection.
Propaganda: 100 years of fear, manipulation and persuasion in picturesPolitical posters have historically served as powerful tools for propaganda, unity, and societal critique across diverse cultures and time periods.
Watching New York Watch the ElectionNew 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 designYouth involvement in politics is celebrated through creative expressions like voting stickers, energizing communities and making elections more engaging.
Thom Yorke Leaves Stage in Response to Pro-Palestine ProtestorThom 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 genocideThe 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 ProtestorThom 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 genocideThe installation by Yazan Khalili critiques big data's role in surveillance and violence, illustrating how technology is entwined with socio-political conflict.
'I'm drawn to artists who are abolitionists, troublemakers, revolutionaries': AI expert Ebele Okobi on the appeal of a rebellious streakEbele Okobi emphasizes the immediacy and passion behind her art purchases, reflecting her strong values and personal connections to the works.
Art, violence and resistance: Raoul Peck and Viet Thanh NguyenRaoul 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 FranciscoLa 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 PalestineArtists 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 NguyenRaoul 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 FranciscoLa 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 PalestineArtists at the Brooklyn Museum are calling for action against violence in Palestine, urging the institution to support accountability and solidarity.
Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence OnstageThe 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 PostNydia Velázquez's portrait unveiled in Congress during Hispanic Heritage Month highlights her significant contributions as a Puerto Rican leader.
Art changes people and people change the world': the artists targeting UN's general assemblyGlobal 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.
Riefenstahl review deep-dive study takes down the Nazis' favourite directorLeni Riefenstahl's legacy is a complex intertwining of innovative artistry and troubling political associations with nazism.