December 7, 2021 • View in browser
Good morning. ⛅ Today, our best-of lists begin with the top news stories of the year, the politics of Pop in the Americas, and “plant graffiti” grows in Ethiopia.
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A Look Back at Art News in 2021, From NFTs to Restitution
The pandemic raged on, plus we were forced to learn about crypto-art.
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Parents of the Oxford High School shooter were arrested on Saturday after artist Andrzej Sikora discovered the couple refuged in his studio in Detroit’s near east side.
ART & FILM
How Pop Became Political for Artists Across the Americas
From North to South America, artists used the bold colors, figuration, and appropriated imagery of Pop Art, but with a biting political message. | Lauren Moya Ford
This Gallery Is Dedicated to the Aesthetic Joys of Rust
Stephen Raw, the 69-year-old artist behind the project, has been photographing and collecting rusty objects since he was 17. | Sophie Atkinson
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Boston University’s School of Visual Arts Hosts Symposium on Artist Books
Join designers, artists, educators, and publishers, including Sonel Breslav, Printed Matter’s Director of Fairs and Editions, for talks and conversations exploring artist book publishing. Learn more.
From Mississippi to Paris, Patrick Kelly’s Playful and Critical Fashion
A young, Black, gay man from the American South, Kelly was a determined, self-taught innovator who worked his way into the highest levels of international fashion. | Lauren Moya Ford
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A Buoyant Holiday Tradition Returns to Joe’s Pub
Yemen Blues brings their sonic blend of Yemenite, West African, and Jazz back to Joe’s Pub in New York City this December, featuring opener Ahmed Alshaiba. Learn more.
How Incan-Muisca Wisdom Helps Preserve the Lives of BIPOC Women
Coralina Rodriguez Meyer invites women to reconnect with the indigenous and syncretic spiritualities of their ancestors to find new power. | Daniel Larkin
In Ethiopia, Artists Protect the Environment Through "Plant Graffiti"
Researchers and artists are working to restore biodiversity in Kofele, Ethiopia, through a 50-meter tree nursery in the shape of a lion that will be visible from outer space. | Billy Anania
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Purchase College Invites Graduate Students to Join Vibrant Community of Makers and Thinkers
Students can expect to pay significantly less than half the cost of attendance of equivalent private graduate programs, thanks to the college’s position in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Learn more.
The Power of the Dog is a Different Kind of Western Film
Acclaimed director Jane Campion returns to film with an all-star cast featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, and more. | Ela Bittencourt
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