November 14, 2022
Happy Monday! 🌤️ I don't know about you, but I'm having a blast watching the online dumpster fire that is Twitter nowadays. From people impersonating corporations and forcing stocks to drop (no, really) to the departure of so many senior leaders at the company, the Elon Musk takeover has been anything but boring.
Now, for some art-related news and reviews. Harvard University reveals it has the hair samples of 700 Native Americans, an art fair grows in New Jersey, artists can now apply to do a residency at Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an exhibition in LA looks at the history of activism.
But, if there's one thing you should read today, I'd suggest Hakim Bishara's opinion on the ridiculous statement by museum directors saying they are "deeply shaken" by recent climate protests. Considering that no artworks have been damaged and the protesters have demonstrated that they never planned to impact the works, isn't the statement just another example of … I'll let Hakim say it. I will have more to say on this topic in the future.
— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief
Museum Directors, Do You Need a Hug?
Prominent museum directors declaring that they are "deeply shaken" by climate activists is a resounding failure of leadership. | Hakim Bishara
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Children pose for a photograph at the Fort Totten Day School in North Dakota, where 138 samples of human hair were collected. (courtesy National Archives 75-FT-9)
Harvard says it will return the hair samples of 700 Native American students, some of which were used in research that supported scientific racism.
Responding to the latest wave of climate protest, the Reina Sofia in Madrid tightens security measures by hiring undercover police.
The deputy mayor of New Paltz, NY immortalizes the winning design of Ulster County’s "I Voted" sticker contest with an arm tattoo.
Make art at Chaco Culture National Historical Park through National Park Arts Foundation's artist residency.
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The Jewish Museum Presents a Discussion With Feminist Artist Martha Edelheit
Edelheit, whose painting “Tattooed Lady” is featured in the exhibition New York: 1962–1964, will discuss her life, work, and artistic vision at this in-person event in NYC. Learn more.
ART & FILM
The Collective Ethos at the Heart of Asian-American Activism
Voice a Wild Dream dismantles the idea that activism is driven by individual charismatic figures; in reality, social change is possible because many hands come together. | An Xiao Mina
Can Humanity Forge a Path to Freedom?
The "Loophole of Retreat" symposium at the Venice Biennale demonstrated that the personal is not only political; it’s also where most of humanity lives. | Seph Rodney
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All That Breathes Redefines the “Nature Doc”
Capturing an urban ecosystem of animals and humans, Shaunak Sen’s second feature sits somewhere between a nature doc, political drama, and touching family portrait. | Eileen G’Sell
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NYC Unveils Stained-Glass Works by Formerly Incarcerated Artist
The three medallions by James “Yaya” Hough, who served 27 years in prison upon being handed a life sentence as a minor, are now on display in Battery Park City. | Jasmine Liu
The New Jersey Art Fair You Didn’t Know About
Art Fair 14C, which returns to Jersey City for its fourth year this weekend, has become a destination for locals seeking community and affordability. | Billy Anania
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