The fate of innumerable sacred lives, buildings, and artifacts destroyed mainly by Ethiopian and invading Eritrean troops are still being willfully ignored by Western governments and international organizations.
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Do Not Stand Idly By
It is because of my proximity to the memory of genocide in Nazi-occupied Poland that I am speaking out against the American-supported Israeli invasion of Gaza.
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The Embargo on Empathy
If solidarity with the Palestinian struggle is the limit of Germany’s self-proclaimed pluralism, then it is also the pressure point from which to dismantle this racist status quo.
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What Freezing My Eggs Meant to Me as an Artist
I re-evaluated all of the choices I had made in my life, including the decision to become an artist.
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When Representation Alone Isn’t Enough
Tribeca Film Festival’s decision not to award cash prizes to filmmakers this year led me to reflect on how institutions can genuinely embrace diversity.
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Shall I Condemn Myself a Little for You?
Behind the endless demands to “condemn Hamas” is a strategy to silence and dehumanize Palestinians and their supporters.
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How Far Should a Gallerist-Artist Relationship Go?
How well gallerists manage ties with artists determines how successful we are in making an artist happy (assuming there’s such a thing as a happy artist).
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William Blake, Our Contemporary
Tate Britain did wisely to rehang the British poet and painter closer to modernity.
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Relief Is Coming for Artists With Federal Student Loan Debt
After the Supreme Court struck down loan forgiveness, the Biden administration came up with a robust plan B. Here’s how to prepare.
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David Byrne’s Broadway Musical Celebrates a Monstrous Fascist
Though its creators won’t admit it, Here Lies Love is a tribute to the former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos, a human rights criminal and a relentless grifter.
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To Whom It May Concern: Abolish Recommendation Letters!
Several arts organizations have stopped requiring reference letters. More should follow suit.
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The Sun Is Setting on the British Museum
There’s only one way for the museum to survive the 21st century, and it starts with advancing toward restorative justice.
