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A Celebration of Latin American Photography Across the South Bronx

The third edition of the Bronx Documentary Center’s annual Latin American Foto Festival features work by artists from Colombia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, and Argentina who focus on social issues in the region.

In Brief

House Votes to Remove Confederate Statues From US Capitol

The new legislation, which must now be voted on in the Senate, orders the removal of all statues of “individuals who voluntarily served” the Confederacy from display in the Capitol building.

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Marciano Art Foundation Settles Lawsuit Over Visitor Services Layoffs

A mediator's proposal said that MAF will pay $205,481 to the 70 plaintiffs and $70,000 in attorney fees.

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Protesting Chinese Censorship Around COVID-19, Artist Takes Vow of Silence

For his #shutupfor30days project, artist and activist Brother Nut used metal clasps, duct tape, and other props to physically seal his mouth during the entire month of June.

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An Oregon Arts Nonprofit Will Transfer Its Land to a Native-Led Cultural Organization

In an acknowledgment that the Yale Union building in Portland sits on land belonging to several Indigenous nations, the property will be transferred to the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.

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4,500 People Sign Open Letter Urging Mexican President to Step in as Art World Struggles

The letter urges the government to redirect millions in funds currently dedicated to converting Mexico's largest park into a cultural center designed by artist Gabriel Orozco.

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Over 15,000 Workers Have Been Laid Off or Furloughed From 810 NYC Cultural Organizations

A report commissioned by the Department of Cultural Affairs describes a grim landscape for the city’s cultural sector amid COVID-19, with a notable difference in impact between large and small nonprofits.

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After Goya CEO Praises Trump, Artists Respond in Hilarious and Dark Ways

Artists have created illustrated recipes for homemade sazón, mashups of the Trump family with Francisco Goya artworks, and more.

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Plans to Reopen NYC Museums to Be Postponed, Cuomo Says

The governor cited the federal government's inaction, the virus's spread in other states, and the possibility of a second wave as reasons to hold off on opening certain businesses as the city enters Phase IV.

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Reimagining Famous Artworks to Celebrate World Emoji Day

We transformed existing emojis into classic Art 101 icons, from the Mona Lisa to Magritte’s “Son of Man.”

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Former Staffers and Board Members Denounce Racism at Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

"In 2020, there are only five full-time Black employees on a staff of over 40. There are no Black curators in a museum solely dedicated to the arts and culture of Africa," the letter reads.

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Banksy Grafitti in London Underground Accidentally Removed by Cleaners

An employee of the London Tube noticed "some sort of ‘rat thing’" a few days ago and cleaned it off.