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View in browser | hyperallergic.comJune 19, 2020Historical Painting Is Altered to Show Most Declaration of Independence Signatories Were EnslaversDocumentarian Arlen Parsa took John Trumbull’s famous work, “Declaration of Independence,” and marked the faces of every man that controlled enslaved people with a red dot. Valentina Di LisciaCommemorating Juneteenth? Here Are a Few Black-Organized Events to SupportAs the Black liberation holiday is being embraced by the mainstream, it feels important to note that actions (and dollars) speak louder than words. Here are a few Black-led organizations to support on June 19 and beyond. Dessane Lopez CassellSPONSOREDKorea’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Presents Lee Seung Jio: Advancing ColumnsMMCA’s retrospective, on view June 18–October 4, showcases 90 works and archives by the pioneering geometric abstractionist. NewsPortraits of Former Confederate House Speakers to be Removed From CapitolHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered the paintings of four House speakers who served in the Confederacy to be removed tomorrow, on Juneteenth. “She’s Liberated!“: Betye Saar Responds to Retirement of Aunt Jemima BrandThe 131-year-old breakfast brand coopted the likeness of Nancy Green, an enslaved woman, to make pancakes as a racist marketing gimmick. How Adopting Antifascist Practices Can Remake Cultural InstitutionsThe museum in this moment can be transformed by a repertoire of antifascist actions that consists of mourning, militancy, and liberation. Nick MirzoeffSnapshots of Gay Culture and History in PornographyEvan Purchell’s collage film Ask Any Buddy stitches together 100 adult films from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, illuminating aspects of everyday life amid the sex. Juan BarquinSPONSOREDOnline Discussions on LGBTQ+ Portraiture and More by the National Portrait GalleryPORTAL, the National Portrait Gallery’s Scholarly Center, announces a series of Zoom webinars featuring artists, curators, and scholars in conversation about portraiture and performance art. Curator Joe D. Horse Capture Picks Five Artists to Watch From Indian MarketIn this ongoing series, curators and members of the Native arts community share five artists they were looking forward to seeing at the 2020 Indian Market, which has been postponed to 2021. Ellie DukeQueer Art Workers Reflect: Daniel Alejandro Trejo Wants More Queer POC Voices in CeramicsDaniel Alejandro Trejo is a Latinx, queer visual artist working in ceramic sculpture with an adjacent curatorial practice. Dessane Lopez CassellMost Popular on HyperallergicAn Infamous Buried Treasure Was Discovered in the Rocky MountainsHow Normie Minimalism and Farmhouse Chic Took Over Contemporary DesignAddressing the British Museum’s Colonial History and Hollow Solidarity With Black LivesPalm Springs Art Museum Criticized for Staying “Neutral” in Wake of George Floyd’s KillingSnapshots of Gay Culture and History in PornographyHyperallergic needs your supportYour membership supports Hyperallergic's independent journalism and our extensive network of writers around the world. Become a MemberForward this newsletter to a friend! If this email was forwarded to you, click here to subscribe |
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