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Mamdani's Five Ballot Questions Pass, But Arts Groups Remain Skeptical
Concerns over landmark sites and lack of public input have dampened trust in Proposal 3, in particular.
Anna Lee
Anna Lee is an arts and culture reporter and researcher based in New York City. Her work focuses on the intersections of race, gender, and criminal justice reform as they pertain to aesthetic expressions.
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Claire Valdez Will Be Your Artist in Congress
The artist, former cultural worker, and union organizer won a seat in the US House of Representatives by nearly 70 percentage points.
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Fernando Calvillo, Beloved Fixture of Oklahoma's Art Community, Dies in Train Crash in Spain
“He embraced people wholeheartedly, recognized what they needed, and connected them with opportunities and with one another,” said Calvillo’s colleague.
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Americans Place “I Voted” Stickers on Memorials to ICE Victims
Voting stickers appeared across memorials dedicated to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Alex Pretti, both of whom were killed by ICE agents earlier this year.
2026 Midterm Elections
A Midterm Election Guide for Artists and Arts Workers
Issues touching on arts funding, censorship, AI regulation, and more are at stake for the country’s cultural sectors across key Senate, House, and Gubernatorial races.
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French Galleries Accuse Art Basel Paris of "Disrespect, Even Contempt"
A group representing over a quarter of the exhibitors released a letter demanding compensation following the fair's abrupt closure.
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Pipo Nguyen-duy, Beloved Photography Professor, Murdered at 64
"He took a lot of joy in his everyday life. He sought to make really beautiful photos, and strove to make the world a more beautiful place," said his former student.
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In South Carolina, Artistic Freedom Is on the Ballot This November
A governor-appointed arts commission has denied funding from two LGBTQ+ organizations and an artist focused on immigration issues.
2026 Midterm Elections
Philadelphians to Vote on Permanent Arts and Culture Office on Election Day
The proposed ballot measure would ensure that the office is immune from administrative overhauls.
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Ursula von Rydingsvard, Who Sculpted Monuments of Cedar, Dies at 84
"She was like the sun. She was this force that pulled people in and kept them orbiting around her," said her studio manager.
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Giant Ofrenda Arrives in Manhattan Ahead of Día de Muertos
Designed by artisans from Mestiz Studio in Mexico, the public altar welcomes passersby to make offerings to their loved ones.
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Mamdani Votes Early at The Met. What Other NYC Museums Are Polling Sites?
"It only took five minutes," said the NYC mayor in a social media video. More museums and cultural institutions across the city serve as early voting sites.