July 20, 2020
An Ode to the Raised Fist Emoji
The international gesture has almost always signified some variation of solidarity and power to the people.
Zoe Mendelson
The Art World Emojis We Need
In honor of World Emoji Day, we’ve dreamed up a shortlist of emoji that the art world is missing, from tote bags to a Duchampian urinal.
Hrag Vartanian, Valentina Di Liscia, Jasmine Weber
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Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Presents River To River 2020: Four Voices
This year’s LMCC annual festival offers New Yorkers free public works by four distinct artists, on view until August 30.
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Plans to Reopen NYC Museums to Be Postponed, Cuomo Says
The governor cited the federal government’s inaction, the virus’s spread in other states, and the possibility of a second wave as reasons to hold off on opening certain businesses as the city enters Phase IV.
Open Letter Criticizes Getty for Racial Bias and Insensitivity
Current and former staff of the Getty Museum, the Getty Trust, and the Getty Research Institute were among nearly 300 signatories accusing the museum of racial insensitivity and bias.
Reimagining Famous Artworks to Celebrate World Emoji Day
We transformed existing emojis into classic Art 101 icons, from the Mona Lisa to Magritte’s “Son of Man.”
Valentina Di Liscia
SF’s Asian Art Museum to Remove Bust of Racist and Anti-Semitic Founding Donor
“His bust does not belong in the entryway,” said the museum’s director in an event that launched a series of public programs around the legacy of Avery Brundage.
Emily Wilson
A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine
This week, for a special World Emoji Day edition, we’ve invited artists who work with emojis to reflect on quarantining from their studios.
Elisa Wouk Almino
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