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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

Cultural resistance to Trump begins to form, with artists leading the charge

Across the US, in the streets and in their studios, artists and arts workers are resisting the cultural crackdown instigated by President Donald Trump. A joint statement calling for "collective courage" and affirming a commitment to "artistic freedom and independent thought", organised by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at the New School in New York, had gathered nearly 1,000 signatures in just two weeks after its release at the end of August.
US politics
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 weeks ago

Contemporary Istanbul fair director urges Turkish art to remain 'radical and clever' in face of political tension

Contemporary Istanbul's 20th edition attracted international collectors, showcased high-quality works by leading Turkish artists, and balanced market optimism with political sensitivity.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Wants to Make Art Into a Tool of the State

Trump's Smithsonian review seeks to whitewash history by demanding exhibits emphasize unity and downplay slavery, aiming to remake culture and suppress dissent.
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