Good morning ⛈️ Today we look at the arts positions of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a racist Royal carriage is taken out of commission, a talk with the curator of a Taíno art exhibition at the Met, a review of Zadie Smith’s new book, and a deep dive into the legacy of the Bauhaus.

Btw, in case you are wondering about the emojis after my morning greeting, it’s a graphic weather report for our New York readers to help you start your day. Yup, thunderstorms are expected in the city today. Ugh.

It’s undeniable that the arts and culture sector has been under siege for the last four years. With the election less than two months away, we looked at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s track records in the arts field.

As a senator for Delaware, Biden took a firm stance in support of the NEA. Throughout the ‘90s, he voted against amendments that would eliminate all funding for the endowment, and he opposed cuts to the agency’s budget.

While in June, Harris co-sponsored the Confederate Monument Removal Act, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the US Capitol.

The Met Museum has announced the appointment of Patricia Marroquin Norby, who is Purépecha, as its first full-time curator of Native American art.

The Dutch royal family’s Golden Coach, which features racist depictions on its side panels, will be retired and moved to a museum.