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Remembering the Japanese American Incarceration Through Abstraction
An exhibition at the Noguchi Museum marks the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which forced over 120,000 Japanese Americans into detention camps.
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The Pandemic Exacerbated Inequities in Photography Industry, Report Says
A new report shows that many women and non-binary photographers are on the brink of quitting and highlights racial disparities in pay and benefits.
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A New Rubell Museum Is Coming Soon to DC
The 32,000-square-foot space will occupy the former Randall Junior High School, a historically Black public school and landmarked building.
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Marfa, Texas Joins National Register of Historic Places
Minimalist artist Donald Judd helped transform the rural desert town into an arts destination, the last thing he wanted.
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Documenta Curators Rebut “Bad-Faith” Antisemitism Allegations
“It became clear that the accusations made against documenta fifteen and the forum itself currently render a free and productive discussion impossible,” the group ruangrupa wrote in a missive.
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Oklahoma's Beloved Statue of Native American Ballerina Stolen and Sold for $250
A sculpture of Marjorie Tallchief, a ballerina of Osage descent, was stolen from the Tulsa Historical Society and sold for parts to a recycling center.
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In Sweeping Move, New York Lifts Regulations Governing Auctions
Among the most surprising changes is the loosening of restrictions on “chandelier bidding,” wherein auctioneers make up fake bids to generate hype.
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Smithsonian Adopts Landmark Policy on Ethical Restitution
Previously, the Smithsonian held that its museums were entitled to retain an artifact so long as its provenance rested on solid legal ground.
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Mellon Foundation Funds $8M Initiative to Support Puerto Rican Artists
The three-year pilot program will provide a $20,000 yearly budget to 25 arts organizations and allow them to hire at least one full-time artist.
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Metrograph Cancels Pro-Union Documentary Event, Drawing Backlash
Management canceled a Q&A with the creators of the 1979 film The Wobblies over concerns that it would be “co-opted by activists,” said the film’s distributor.
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A Photography and Video Triennial Is Coming to NYC in 2023
The Museum of the City of New York is inviting artists from NYC and beyond to submit to an open call for works.
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House Passes Bill to Study a National Asian Pacific American Museum
“Unfortunately many remain unaware of the crucial role we’ve played throughout our history,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng, who sponsored the bill.