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fromBrooklyn Paper
3 hours ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
3 hours ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.
SF music
fromsf.funcheap.com
4 hours ago

Free Punk Show + Art Walk Afterparty (SF)

Punk Majesty hosts an Art Walk closing reception featuring contemporary artists, followed by a live performance by DAMAGE PARTY at Mayes.
#historic-preservation
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
19 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
19 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

Peter Hujar's Photos Are All the Rage. He'd Be Shocked.

Peter Hujar's work, characterized by its handmade quality and erotic portraiture, is gaining renewed attention decades after his death.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 day ago

Jerry Saltz's '90s Art World

The end of the 1980s marked a shift in the art world, leading to new opportunities amidst a market recession.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Public Space in Use: Region Austral and the Architecture of Everyday Life

Design in architecture focuses on how spaces are used and adapted over time, rather than just what is built.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Dancing is resistance': Zack Polanski and the Greens bring the party to the ravers

A vibrant nightclub event in Leeds showcased the Green party's growing popularity, led by Zack Polanski, emphasizing joy and community as forms of resistance.
#public-art
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Doug Rhodes, Clarion Alley's only open studio artist

Public art thrives in the Mission, with Clarion Alley showcasing diverse murals and Doug Rhodes' unique artistic contributions.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
fromItsnicethat
1 day ago

Miggie Bacungan's graphic design challenges the artificial flavouring of pop culture imagery

The design elements I would use for my maximalist work takes inspiration from tarpaulin advertisements and posters you would see across Metro Manila. The visual character of these advertisements are really kitsch.
Graphic design
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

New Mural at Oakland Ice Center Pays Tribute to Skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi

Julie Engelmann created a 100-foot mural in Oakland honoring Olympic skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi, reflecting local pride and artistic talent.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
4 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.
#democratic-socialism
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Women Crossing/ Liminality

E4TT explores women's immigration and identity in a multimedia chamber music concert featuring new works by Juhi Bansal, Vivian Fung, and Pamela Z, among others.
Berlin music
Europe news
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
Photography
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Martha Cooper photographed graffiti's origins. Decades later, she's still at it.

Martha Cooper's retrospective showcases her pioneering work in documenting graffiti and urban culture over six decades.
Media industry
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Social justice
from48 hills
7 hours ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna's Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging

Alex Senna's murals emphasize community, emotional bonds, and togetherness through bold black-and-white compositions set against colorful urban backgrounds.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Terrible Tats, Bad (Political) Actors, and Who's Paying Through the Nose for a New Moda? - Portland Mercury

Portland city leaders are hesitant to fund a refurbished Moda Center amid budget cuts and the Trail Blazers' commitment to stay.
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Free "Art Chalk Party" at Haight/Stanyan (Golden Gate Park)

Join us on Sunday, April 19th, at the entrance of Golden Gate Park at Haight and Stanyan to chalk messages of Love, Hope, and Compassion.
NYC LGBT
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

These musicians are providing the soundtrack for anti-ICE protests in LA

Loyda Alvarado sang to the immigrants inside the detention center, expressing love and support through her serenade, emphasizing that even when locked up, they are not forgotten.
US news
NYC music
fromThe Village Voice
6 days ago

Jumpstart Your Earth Day Vibes at Union Square - The Village Voice

Protecting the planet is essential amidst daily emergencies, and the Earth Day 2026 Festival encourages advocacy and education.
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
Graphic design
fromColossal
6 days ago

NEVERCREW Explores Our Tenuous Relationship with Nature in Huge Murals

NEVERCREW's murals highlight the disconnect between urban life and nature, emphasizing the need for empathy towards the environment.
#rave-culture
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
#cartooning
Mission District
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 hours ago

Free Opening Reception: African Diaspora Art (Alameda)

The exhibit features diverse artists from the African Diaspora showcasing various mediums and techniques.
NYC music
fromKqed
5 days ago

How Tuesday and Her Daughters Made West Oakland's New Viral Anthem | KQED

A viral anthem from West Oakland has gained recognition and led to performances at major events, celebrating local culture and artists.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Leonardo Madriz's Monuments to the Precarity of Now

Leonardo Madriz's sculptures symbolize the fragile balance of American life through anthropomorphized forms made from everyday objects and intricate knots.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
NYC music
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Fifth Avenue Turns Into Giant Art Block Party as Museum Mile Roars Back

Fifth Avenue will host the Museum Mile Festival on June 9, featuring free access to over 20 museums and various art activities.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
Mission District
fromKqed
1 week ago

What's the Future of the Many Cesar Chavez Murals in San Francisco? | KQED

Public sentiment is shifting against murals of Cesar Chavez due to recent abuse allegations, leading to calls for their removal.
Arts
fromCurbed
1 day ago

'I Became the Most-Wanted Graffiti Artist in New York'

Lee Quiñones became a prominent graffiti artist in the 1980s, using his art to engage with the city despite opposition from city leadership.
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Design
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
Arts
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
3 days ago

These Striking Artworks By Dima Rebus Carry The Physical Traces Of Glacial Melt, Political Unrest, And Strangers' Memories

Dima Rebus creates art using water samples from global contributors, exploring human life and connection through material transformation.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
3 days ago

These Striking Artworks By Dima Rebus Carry The Physical Traces Of Glacial Melt, Political Unrest, And Strangers' Memories

Dima Rebus creates art using water samples from global contributors, exploring human life and connection through material transformation.
#lebanon
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Art Talk With Rama Duwaji

In what became a standard studio visit, I discovered a humble and thoughtful artist who refuses to use her celebrity for easy career gains.
Arts
Mission District
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Remembering Marcia Poole, Berkeley artist and a voice for the voiceless

Marcia Poole, a compassionate Buddhist nun and artist, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy of service, creativity, and reverence for life.
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

A Berkeley couple's collection of women artists showing at BAMPFA

Penny Cooper and Rena Rosenwasser have created a significant art collection focused on women artists, now exhibited at BAMPFA.
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Mexican Artist Alleges Plagiarism of Femicide Project

Chauvet developed 'Zapatos Rojos,' which takes the form of dozens or hundreds of pairs of red shoes publicly displayed in site-specific formations. Each pair of shoes connotes the absence of a femicide victim, or a disappeared woman or girl.
Arts
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Urban Truth Collective: Straight Talk About The Joy Of Cities In An Age Of Disinformation - Streetsblog USA

Fifteen-minute cities enable convenient living without car dependency, while decades of car-centric policies have deliberately created sprawl and reduced walkability, homelessness correlates directly with insufficient housing supply, and wider roads increase crashes and traffic rather than reducing congestion.
Music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

"What is My Hand in This?": A powerful call for a better world * Oregon ArtsWatch

Davóne Tines and Ruckus delivered a powerful, multi-genre concert pleading for a better world, blending spirituals, opera, and rock-infused period instruments.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

What If Every City Provided Artists With Free Supplies?

Materials for the Arts provides essential resources for arts education and cultural programs in New York City, advocating for expansion to all boroughs.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like 'Woke' Art

Mainstream entertainment achieved major success with diverse, politically conscious projects that became cultural phenomena despite political and corporate pushback against DEI.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Endless's Street Art Calls Attention to London's Homeless Crisis

A street art installation by Endless highlights homelessness in London, juxtaposing it with the city's wealth.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

100 Posters: A photographic response to ICE takes to the walls and streets * Oregon ArtsWatch

DE-ICE:PDX distributed 100 posters across Portland featuring photojournalist images promoting family unity and providing Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition contact information for ICE detention support.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
Social justice
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

There Must Be Room for Black Joy in Public Spaces | The Walrus

Black dignity requires not only safety in public but also the freedom to express and center joy as a foundational element of public life and narrative.
#protest-art
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

How Activists Are Embracing Craft as a Tool of Anti-ICE Resistance | Artnet News

Handmade craftivism—knit hats, origami, quilts and puppetry—is being used as a nonviolent, emotion-driven form of protest against ICE enforcement and deportation policies.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Art and Power Collide in New York City

New York's art scene faces systemic corruption, yet exhibitions by Goya, Amazonian and Indigenous artists offer hopeful artistic resistance and storytelling continuity.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Political Power of Glitter

Last summer, I did face painting at a block party in my Brooklyn neighborhood. In the sweltering August humidity, I rendered pink butterflies and Spiderman webs on tiny, sticky faces; unsurprisingly, my designs didn't last very long in the bouncy castle. Except for the glitter. For weeks, I found it in my hair, on my cats, in my sink, and in random corners of the house, migrating to and fro like dandelion fuzz.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Limits of Solidarity

Performative allyship and one-day strikes are insufficient; meaningful solidarity requires sustained accountability, education, and protection for vulnerable immigrant street vendors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Archival Art Will Not Save Us

Archival work supports historical recovery and cultural self-understanding, but not every artwork must be archival and political work requires action beyond mere presence.
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