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Egypt Decries “Afrocentric” Exhibition at Dutch Museum
The nation revoked a Dutch museum’s excavation permits over an exhibition of Black musicians inspired by Ancient Egypt that it accused of “falsifying history.”
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Black Sculptor Littleton Alston Makes History at the US Capitol
Alston’s statue of author Willa Cather is the first by a Black artist in the collection.
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Ode to Yvonne Jacquette
Along with Lois Dodd and Sylvia Plimack Mangold, Jacquette successfully pushed back against Minimalism and Conceptual Art.
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Poppy DeltaDawn Unravels Fiber Art’s Queered Histories
The Chicago-based artist reminds us that the art of weaving is just as ancient as the existence of transgender people.
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Possible Vermeer Original Now on View in Philadelphia
The mysterious oil painting, once thought to be an anonymous copy, has eluded experts for decades.
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Six Art-Filled Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in New York City
From rooftop films and outdoor festivals to live jazz and body painting, there are seemingly endless options for the June 19 holiday across the five boroughs.
Film
Behind the Scenes of Rijksmuseum’s Blockbuster Vermeer Show
The new documentary Close to Vermeer chronicles the making of the exhibition that brought over half a million visitors to the Amsterdam museum.
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Kemar Keanu Wynter Cooks Up an Abstract Feast
The Brooklyn-born artist introduces new forms to his ongoing archive of Caribbean heritage and cuisine.
Art
Remembering a Giant of Japanese Painting
Nearly 50 years after Setsuko Mitsuhashi's early death, her legacy lives on and in the hearts of anyone who sees her art.
Interview
Learning From the Land with Paper Eoghan Buck
The Philly-based artist discusses his place-based practice, inspirations for community organizing, and hopes for the trans community.
Film
Workers Are Mad as Hell and Won't Take It Anymore
Director Sean Claffey's Americonned foregrounds real stories and the ripple effects that place working-class people in crisis.
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Can Art Change Attitudes Toward Climate Change?
A study found that people who viewed climate data in the form of an artwork were less likely to lean on their preconceived notions.