Faced with adversity, I have learned to keep moving forward. As an Iranian-American, having interruptions to my education has been more the norm than the exception.
Tag: COVID-19
Renowned San Francisco Art Institute Is Closing Due to Rocky Finances
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students learned that the institution does not plan to reopen in the fall.
#CongressSaveCulture: Metropolitan Museum Advocates $4B in Funding for Museums
Thousands have signed the museum’s petition asking Congress to dedicate part of its potential $2 trillion stimulus package to museums.
This Museum Security Guard’s Tweets Will Brighten Your Day
The head of security at the National Cowboy Museum has been put in charge of the museum’s social media while everyone else works from home, and his posts are genuinely adorable.
Tired of Netflix? Stream Experimental Films and Video Art
We reached out to artists, filmmakers, and Hyperallergic contributors to assemble a list of what we’ve been sharing on our networks, after finding inspiration in Kate Lain’s “Cabin Fever” playlist.
82 Grad Teaching Assistants Fired During University of California Strikes
The alarming emergence of COVID-19 has made the situation more complicated, though strike organizers have pledged to continue a digital picket online.
A Cultural Tradition in Spain Has Become a Symbol of Strength During Coronavirus Pandemic
A monumental sculpture of a meditating woman produced for Valencia’s Fallas festival was partially incinerated even after the event was canceled.
COVID-19 Statistics in Instructive, Comforting Illustrations
Artist and data journalist Mona Chalabi creates engaging illustrations on Instagram about staying safe during the pandemic.
Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, Film Festivals Move Online
As we move into what’s supposed to be premiere season, some festivals are putting their programs on the internet.
Creative Video Games to Play While Quarantined
Now is a fantastic opportunity to dive into these unique, lyrical, and poignant video games.
In the Time of Social Distance, Galleries Go Digital
As galleries transfer programming online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve noted exhibitions worth checking out.
The Artists Who Found Inspiration in Isolation
In the age of “social distancing,” reflecting on works by a number of artists who found themselves isolated, detained, or bed-ridden for various reasons.