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January 13, 2022 β’ View in browserGood morning. π€οΈ Today, reviews of Alma Thomas and Chie Fueki, the Smithsonianβs continuing quest to collect material related to January 6, and a very special report by Jasmine Liu about how one museum in Philadelphia survived a bankruptcy, is weathering the pandemic, and is on track to enjoy a bright future. β Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief We have updated to a new account system to manage your newsletter and membership subscriptions. Please take a moment to sign in to update your email preferences. When prompted, please provide the email address to which this message was sent. After a Decade of Uncertainty, the Jewish American History Museum Emerges With a Bright FutureWeeks before the pandemic necessitated its temporary closure, Philadelphiaβs National Museum of American Jewish History filed for bankruptcy in hopes of keeping its doors open. | Jasmine Liu IN OTHER NEWS The Smithsonianβs National Museum of American History announced it is continuing to add material gathered from the Capitol insurrection to its collection. Amnesty International and the Center for Victims of Torture launch an open call for artwork demanding the closure of GuantΓ‘namo Bay. SPONSORED LATEST IN ART The Mind-Bending Portraits of Chie FuekiFor years, Fueki has been quietly creating a singular body of mind-bending work that has never fit into the New York art world. | John Yau SPONSORED Jane Freilicher and Thomas Nozkowski: True FictionsCurated by Eric Brown, this exhibition at the Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation in New York is on view through February 26. Learn more. The Magnificent Abstractions of Alma ThomasThomas was a major artist who in her lifetime was unjustly denied the acclaim she merited. This show is a brave beginning. | David Carrier SPONSORED SVAβs Continuing Education Courses Begin January 24SVACE offers over 230 online and on-campus courses in subjects like fine arts, design, animation, art & activism, writing, visual narrative, and more. Learn more. ALSO ON HYPERALLERGIC Museums Could Help Families and Children While Saving Our DemocracyWhat if every regional museum could offer free or subsidized daycare that taught secular values about participatory democracy and culture? | Alison Taylor IN MEMORIAM Baktash Abtin (1974β2022) F. Sionil JosΓ© (1924β2022) Max Julien (1933) James Mtume (1946β2022) Sidney Poitier (1927β2022) MOST POPULAR Andres Serrano's Sensationalistic Flop About January 6The Punk Marie Antoinette of the 1970s New York Art SceneNavajo Designer Uses Jewelry to Talk About MisconceptionsPastels Are Damned BeautifulAncient Rock Art in Texas βIrreparably Damagedβ by Vandals
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