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Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram

Pam Cronrath used hologram technology for her husband's memorial, transforming her promise into an ambitious project despite initial challenges and costs.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Memorial For Local Journalist and Longtime SFist Writer Joe Kukura Set For May 17

A celebration of life for Joe Kukura is scheduled for May 17, featuring stories, performances, and a potluck gathering.
Philosophy
fromMindful
1 day ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

New US exhibition explores power of monuments with help from Rocky

The Rocky Balboa statue symbolizes the cultural significance of monuments and the underdog narrative in Philadelphia.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Pride flags removed, rainbow crosswalks painted white & Pride marches canceled across France - LGBTQ Nation

Two municipalities in France removed LGBTQ+ symbols, reflecting a shift towards far-right governance and raising concerns about discrimination and inclusion.
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

Bronx organizations take center stage at NYC's 2026 Mayoral Service Recognition ceremony - Bronx Times

"Tonight's awardees remind us what's possible when we act with purpose and solidarity," Mayor Mamdani said.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We're attached to this land like a tree is rooted in soil': unexpectedly timely exhibition speaks up for the people of south Lebanon

The exhibition, entitled Forget Me Not: South Lebanon in Memory and Motion, took place earlier this month, as this largely rural part of the Levant became a front in the US and Israeli war against Iran.
London
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

Earth Month Cleanup at the National AIDS Memorial Grove - San Francisco Bay Times

The gathering within the grove at Golden Gate Park took place on April 18, 2026, just days before Earth Day on April 22 and during Earth Month.
Mission District
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Has the world grown weary of art biennials? In search of an antidote, a Portuguese festival turns to anarchism

Coimbra's Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova is haunted and faces redevelopment into a hotel, threatening its role as an art festival hub.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Beyond the desecrated statue: What truly demands our outrage

The destruction of a Jesus statue by an Israeli soldier highlights a troubling culture of enmity and radicalization within Israeli society.
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Holocaust archive in central London gets green light for major expansion

The Wiener Holocaust Library is one of the world's leading and most extensive archives on the Holocaust and Nazi era, dedicated to supporting research, learning, teaching and advocacy about the Holocaust and genocide.
Berlin
Social justice
fromQueerty
5 days ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day

With the sounding of a siren at 8pm on Monday, Israel begins the commemoration of Memorial Day, remembering soldiers killed since the establishment of the first Jewish settlements in Palestine in 1860, through Israel's many wars with its neighbours and attacks on Palestinians, up to those who died enacting its genocide in Gaza.
World news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

She invited her friends to come together to make her casket

MaddyChristine Hope Brokopp is creating her own casket with friends after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

120th Annual 1906 Earthquake & Fire Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony - San Francisco Bay Times

At 5:12 am during the ceremony, there was a moment of silence, followed by a 'Siren Salute' from a fleet of historic fire apparatus at the exact moment the earthquake began.
San Francisco
Arts
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Lower Manhattan gets a new arts center focused on Central and Eastern Europe

A new cultural hub in Lower Manhattan showcases contemporary artists from Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on identity under pressure.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Every life matters' - More than 100 people attend funeral of woman who died with no known relatives

The celebration of life for Margaret Ellen 'Peggy' Murdoch took place at Ronnie Thompson's Funeral Church in Lisburn, Co Antrim, where members of the public, neighbours and carers came together to pay their respects.
London
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
5 days 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.
#art
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

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

fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

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

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

American Revolutionary War Memorial dedication ceremony activities announced * Oregon ArtsWatch

The dedication ceremony will begin with the first speaker at 1:30 p.m. and end with a 2:33 p.m. flyover by the West Coast Ravens that perform at air shows.
Portland
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Memorial to show Queen Elizabeth II as young woman

The tribute will overlook The Mall in central London, near the entrance of the new St James's Park memorial. The bronze sculpture, by Martin Jennings, will take inspiration from the 1955 portrait of the Queen at age 28 by Italian artist Pietro Annigon.
London
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Tribute event for Cork student who died after tragic fall

Darragh lived life with energy, determination and heart. A passionate hurler and a dedicated gym-goer, he thrived on challenge. He pushed himself physically, embraced competition and inspired those around him with his drive and quiet strength.
London politics
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Roses and Thorns of Greater New York

Barbara Chase-Riboud declined to represent the US at the Venice Biennale, stating that now is not the right moment.
#rave-culture
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks 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.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Cascades of Freedom flow at San Francisco' Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Yerba Buena Gardens features a significant monument to Martin Luther King Jr., promoting justice, peace, and reflection.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Speakers, performers announced for 'No Kings' Boston rally Saturday

The No Kings Boston protest on March 28 will feature prominent speakers and performers, aiming to address various social issues and attract over 100,000 attendees.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
Design
fromFast Company
4 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.
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Questions raised about Instagram memorialisation in Noah Donohoe inquest | Computer Weekly

The immediate impact of it was that even Noah's mother was not able to access material from his Instagram. We had to go through a process with the court to get the material, said barrister Peter Coll KC, representing the coroner.
Privacy professionals
Writing
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Talisman: A Sacred Grove' opens for view at Park Avenue Armory | amNewYork

Michele Oka Doner's Talisman installation uses fiber-optic light among native Manhattan trees to evoke the island's primeval forest, transforming Park Avenue into a meditative space that recalls pre-urban landscape.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Statues at Queen's Park to be wrapped to protect against vandalism, house speaker says | CBC News

This is a proactive move to prevent any further damage if protestors do break the law and apply any graffiti to anything on the grounds. All eight statues on the legislature grounds will be wrapped by staff in the coming days. The protection will be in place ahead of the start of the legislative session next week.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

From testimony and denunciation to irony and humor: A 50-year cultural battle for the memory of the dictatorship in Argentina

Fifty years later, there are still unburied dead and nameless graves. There are still people who, unknowingly, live with someone else's identity. There are still unsolved crimes and unpunished criminals.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Music in Community Offers Light in Dark Times

In frightening times, it makes a huge difference not to feel alone. Creating art with others in community enhances agency and strengthens self. Creativity requires an open heart; love enhances hope and diminishes fear.
Music
Design
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Ahava Memorials: Turning ashes into art

Dan Hoffman creates ceramic memorial art incorporating human ashes using a proprietary glaze formula, offering families an artistic alternative to traditional cremation urns.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Comment | Museums must be the leaders in a moral revolution

Bregman claims, 'Today the whole of Europe risks turning into one big Venice, a beautiful open-air museum. A great destination for Chinese and American tourists. A place to admire what was once the centre of the world.' This statement encapsulates the concern that Europe is losing its cultural significance.
Arts
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting

Authoritarian regimes use fear and violence to enforce compliance, but sustained public dissent and collective grieving strengthen resistance to oppression.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

A Powerful Show of Unity: Memorial Rides for Alex Pretti Held Across the Globe

Alex Pretti, a nurse and cyclist, was killed by Homeland Security agents on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, after coming to the aid of protesters in distress. The jarring footage can be found everywhere online and clearly shows the crimes committed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. In the wake of this tragedy, group rides have been organized across the globe in memory of Alex Pretti.
Bicycling
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Letting the sound happen around you': powerful sonic memorial remembers the dead

Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork’s exhibition links Okinawan cave mass suicides and Japanese-American internment, exposing inherited shame, silenced trauma, and familial wartime survival.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why the Grief Ripples So Deeply When an Advocate Dies

'They're dead.' In disbelief, my response was unfiltered. 'What?' Followed by the F word. A wave of emotion rushed through me. My chest tightened. My body went cold. I could not immediately find the words to offer condolences, not because I did not feel them deeply, but because inside, my many parts were experiencing a collective shock. When you live with dissociative identity disorder (DID), news like this does not land in one place. It ricochets across all parts within.
Mental health
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It was very challenging': the exhibition memorialising Black trans deaths across the US

Black nonbinary artist Sage Ni'Ja Whitson visited 91 sites where trans, gender nonconforming, or intersex individuals died, conducting ceremonies and creating a commemorative exhibition honoring these lives.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Navigating the ghosts of cultures past

Organizational culture constantly changes; leaders must discern which legacy cultural elements to retain and which to remove while balancing enduring beliefs with adaptive practices.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Readers sound off on unconstitutional enforcers, Holocaust remembrance and cold plunges

ICE and Border Patrol agents, backed by political leaders, commit killings with impunity, undermining state sovereignty and endangering civil rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Gay activist launches Stonewall Monument camera campaign to monitor NYC Pride flag site

An LGBTQ+ activist launched a GoFundMe campaign to install five cameras at Stonewall National Monument to monitor the site after the Pride flag was removed and restored.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Toppled Monuments Are Reappearing Across the U.S. Under Trump | Artnet News

Statues of contested historical figures, including Columbus, are reappearing in the U.S., reflecting shifting political currents and ongoing debates about historical representation.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

An athlete was disqualified for displaying portraits of Ukrainians killed in the war, as the IOC ruled the helmet violated rules against political expression.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
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.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'LGBTQ+ museum lets community tell their stories'

Queer Britain preserves and showcases UK LGBTQ+ history, honoring trailblazers, memorializing HIV/AIDS victims, and celebrating diverse community cultures.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Torontonians gather to honour ICE victims as NDP calls for end to contracts with agency | CBC News

"I'm so sad, I'm so angry,"
Canada news
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Columbus Statue at the White House

Trump installs a Columbus statue replica outside the White House, while a Paul Klee exhibition in New York opens without its centerpiece due to conditions in Israel.
Philosophy
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

When Do Buildings Begin to Matter? Rethinking Heritage in Local Time

Global heritage systems prioritize longevity and material authenticity rooted in European slow-growth models, disadvantaging rapidly changing cities where cultural time operates unevenly.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Tender Work of Preserving Renee Good's Memorial

A traveling photographer has abandoned his cross-country project to become the archivist of a memorial site honoring a poet killed by federal immigration agents, documenting hundreds of objects left by mourners.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I am marching for 20-year-old me whose life was taken from them'

Rape and gender-based violence survivors are organizing International Women's Day marches to demand stronger legal protections against disclosure of counselling notes in sexual offence trials.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fourth annual Day of Remembrance at SJSU emphasizes activism and solidarity

San Jose State University commemorates its role in processing nearly 3,000 Japanese Americans for incarceration camps in 1942, establishing annual remembrance and institutional accountability through memorials.
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

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

Artists Memorialize Alex Pretti, Minneapolis Man Killed by Border Patrol

Federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during Minneapolis protests, prompting widespread grief, artistic tributes, and escalated civilian demonstrations.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Uncertain Future of Colombia's Museum of Memory

In 2011, the Colombian government ordered the creation of a national museum "to achieve the strengthening of the collective memory" around the decades-long armed conflict. That same year, it passed the Victims and Land Restitution Law aimed at providing victims with reparations and justice. More than just a curated collection of objects or artworks, the museum, scheduled to be inaugurated in 2018, was conceived as an archive of the violent civil war.
Arts
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.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Inside the 2026 Whitney Biennial: Politics, Memory, Unexpected Emotion

The 82nd Whitney Biennial features 56 artists with diverse identities and perspectives, resisting political pressure to self-censor while addressing racism, discrimination, and marginalized communities.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Redwood City art installation depicts cradle of resistance

An installation juxtaposes motherhood and political imprisonment, while a nonprofit has served 10,000 free meals to Bay Area community college students.
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.
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