June 1, 2020Reflecting on the Mistakes I’ve Made as an Art CriticArt critic Seph Rodney considers on his reviews during the last few years and what he may have gotten wrong and why. Seph RodneyArtist Guadalupe Maravilla Is Centering Mutual Aid and Indigenous Medicinal PracticesMaravilla’s efforts, which include raising money and distributing groceries to undocumented communities, are one example of efforts directly addressing communities of color disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Danilo MachadoSPONSOREDThe Manetti Shrem Museum Hosts Virtual Exhibition Highlighting Creative Practice of UC Davis Grad StudentsA multidisciplinary showcase of work from 30 arts and humanities students can be viewed at the museum’s website from May 28 through June 14. NewsArtists Create a Mural Honoring George Floyd at the Site of His MurderThe colorful painting has become a memorial site for Minneapolis residents to honor Floyd and mourn his death. Journalists Were Arrested In Minneapolis for “No Fathomable Reason,” Says PEN AmericaIn a statement released today, PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel condemned the unfounded arrest of a CNN crew covering protests in the city, calling the scene a “dystopian spectacle.” An Artist Is Painting a 20,000-Square-Foot Mural for Healthcare Workers at the Queens MuseumJorge Rodríguez-Gerada’s massive painting of a masked medical professional, “Somos La Luz” (“We Are the Light”), will be visible to satellites. A View From the Easel During Times of QuarantineThis week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in New Mexico, North Carolina, Florida, and New York. Elisa Wouk AlminoMost Popular on Hyperallergic
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