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Objects by Climate Activists Go on Display at Victoria and Albert Museum
The museum acquired a selection of flags, prints, and designs by Extinction Rebellion, a recently formed environmental activist group, for its permanent collection.
Hakim Bishara
Hakim Bishara is Hyperallergic's Editor-in-Chief. He is a recipient of the 2019 Andy Warhol Foundation and Creative Capital Arts Writers Grant, and he holds an MFA in Art Writing from the School of Visual Arts in New York.
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Man Finds Authentic Egon Schiele Drawing in New York City Thrift Store
The shopper, a part-time art handler, found a 1918 Schiele pencil drawing in a Habitat for Humanity thrift store in Queens. The finding is valued at more than $100,000.
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London Activists Fly a "Boris Blimp" to Mock UK's New Prime Minister
A nine-foot "Boris Blimp," inspired by by the bloated "Baby Trump" balloon, was flown in the skies of London during an anti-Brexit march.
Art
The Charming Landscapes of Bob Ross Get a Solo Exhibition
Happy Accidents at the Franklin Park Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia will be the first East Coast exhibition dedicated to the work of the iconic artist and TV host.
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Portland Museum of Art Wins $4.6 Million Lawsuit Over the Will of a Deceased Donor
The court jury unanimously determined that a caretaker had unlawfully dissuaded a wealthy woman from bequeathing a large donation to the museum after her death.
Art
Imagining Skyscrapers in Iran's Ancient Architecture
Artist Mohammad Hassan Forouzanfar plants skyscrapers in the country's ancient cities and villages in a surreal and spectacular new project.
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British Museum Workers Issue Statement in Support of Trustee Who Resigned
Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union Culture Group have expressed their solidarity with Ahdaf Soueif, who recently resigned from the board and cited the museum’s endorsement of the oil company BP, its silence on the restitution of cultural artifacts, and labor issues as reasons
News
Puerto Rican Artists Lead Protests Calling for Governor's Resignation
The streets of San Juan are filled with protesters outraged over misogynist, homophobic, and violent comments made by Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rosselló. Artists have played a key role in global awareness of the controversy.
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Man Sets Japanese Animation Studio Ablaze, Killing 33 and Injuring 36
A 41-year-old man howled, “You die!" as he attacked workers at Kyoto Animation this morning by setting the building ablaze. Police are still investigating his motive.
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83% of Gen Z Phone Users Feel More Comfortable Expressing Emotions Through Emojis
A new report by Adobe for World Emoji Day reveals surprising new findings on the increasing role that emojis play in our culture, economy, and daily communication. Also, Apple introduces a slew of new emojis for 2019.
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Louvre Removed Sackler Name From Its Walls and Website
President of the Louvre Museum Jean-Luc Martinez denied any connection between the decision and a recent PAIN Sackler protest outside the museum.
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ACLU Says Activist Was Detained After Reciting Poem Against US Immigration Policy
José Bello was arrested less than 36 hours after criticizing the immigration enforcement and detention practices of ICE in a poem titled "Dear America." His bond is set at $50,000.