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Only Treason in the Building
What does the star of Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez, have in common with Trump's stolen top secret documents?
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How Trump Also Ruined Air Force One
The former president’s decision to repaint the aircraft with a more patriotic color scheme may cause overheating, officials say.
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Biden Reverses Trump-Era Arts Restrictions
Trump's constrictive policy required that art in federal spaces “illustrate the ideals upon which our nation was founded” and excluded artists working in abstract styles.
Books
A Portrait of the Last Six Years of US Politics
Brink is not a fun book, and it shouldn’t be.
Film
Andres Serrano's Sensationalistic Flop About January 6
Insurrection is a blunt effort by an artist to find a sensational edge to a national tragedy.
Interview
The Penalty Presidency
A conversation with Richard Kraft about his artist book in which he created penalty flags for nearly 10,000 of Trump’s misdeeds.
Books
A Gut-Wrenching but Graceful Photo Project on Trump’s America
Over four tumultuous years, Epstein’s book moves across the country to capture pivotal points of conflict between the American government, the people, and the land.
Film
New Anthony Fauci Documentary Shows Why His Hero Image Is Flawed
Fauci is not quite a hagiography of “America’s doctor,” but it comes close. It ignores or twists the flaws in his responses to both AIDS and COVID-19.
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Biden Scraps Trump’s Bizarre Plan For a “National Garden of American Heroes”
The president also revoked his predecessor’s authorization of harsh prison sentences for those who vandalize monuments.
Art
Tolerance of the Intolerable and the Longevity of Trump Paraphernalia
Artist Brad Downey's travels through the Carolinas made him very curious about the crop of Trump shops that are still open.
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Capitol Curators Estimate $25K Worth of Damage to Art During Pro-Trump Riots
In addition to looting and damaging furniture and spraying graffiti throughout the complex, insurrectionists vandalized six sculptures and two paintings.
Art
Who Should Create Trump’s Doomed Presidential Portrait?
Hyperallergic has a few suggestions.