June 25, 2020
Queer, Feminist Art Is Still a Crime In Russia
Leading up to the July 1 election — which would allow Vladimir Putin to remain president through 2036 — queer people have been disturbingly targeted.
Ksenia M. Soboleva
An Essential Watchlist of Groundbreaking Black Documentaries
These films illustrate both the undeniable threat of white supremacist capitalist patriarchy and the incomparable strength of Blackness.
Rooney Elmi
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Korea’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Presents Lee Seung Jio: Advancing Columns
MMCA’s retrospective, on view June 18–October 4, showcases 90 works and archives by the pioneering geometric abstractionist.
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1,712 Confederate Monuments Remain Standing in United States
For every monument that has been removed, 10 others remain nationally, according to a study conducted by the data analysis company BeenVerified.
Metropolitan Museum Looks Toward Reopening in Late August
The New York Times reported that the major New York institution plans to reopen August 29, but the museum has yet to issue an official statement.
Remembering the Battle of Okinawa, One of World War II’s Bloodiest Episodes
Filmmaker Hanayo Oya shares a little-known, and devastating, chapter of the war.
Elisa Wouk Almino
Queer Art Workers Reflect: Mo Romney Is Archiving “Uncharted Areas of Black Art History”
"I want to see mutual aid or reparations become more effortless and consistent — a quick spreadsheet and monthly auto payments is a good way to start!"
Dessane Lopez Cassell
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