The colorful painting has become a memorial site for Minneapolis residents to honor Floyd and mourn his death.
May 29, 2020
An Artist Is Painting a 20,000-Square-Foot Mural for Healthcare Workers at the Queens Museum
Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada’s massive painting of a masked medical professional, “Somos La Luz” (“We Are the Light”), will be visible to satellites.
Journalists Were Arrested In Minneapolis for “No Fathomable Reason,” Says PEN America
In a statement released today, PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel condemned the unfounded arrest of a CNN crew covering protests in the city, calling the scene a “dystopian spectacle.”
Artist Guadalupe Maravilla Is Centering Mutual Aid and Indigenous Medicinal Practices
Maravilla’s efforts, which include raising money and distributing groceries to undocumented communities, are one example of efforts directly addressing communities of color disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
The Manetti Shrem Museum Hosts Virtual Exhibition Highlighting Creative Practice of UC Davis Grad Students
A multidisciplinary showcase of work from 30 arts and humanities students can be viewed at the museum’s website from May 28 through June 14.
A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine
This week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in New Mexico, North Carolina, Florida, and New York.
Reflecting on the Mistakes I’ve Made as an Art Critic
Art critic Seph Rodney considers on his reviews during the last few years and what he may have gotten wrong and why.
Week in Review: 2020 Turner Prize Canceled; Hong Kong Artists Oppose New Security Law
Also, Marie Antoinette’s personal items sold at auction in France, and more.