A work of art will be on the line when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.
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After Decades of Activism by Native Americans, DC’s Football Team Ditches Its Name
Formerly known as the “Redskins,” the team will change its name and logo.
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After a Mural of Colin Kaepernick Is Demolished, Several Take Its Place
Just before the Super Bowl in Atlanta a mural of Kaepernick and the wall it was painted on was demolished, raising the question whether there was an anti-Colin Kaepernick conspiracy at work.
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NFL Draft Blocks Access to Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Iconic Stairs
For the past two weeks, as the NFL has erected a huge stage for its 2017 draft on the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, making access to the area very difficult.
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The Tragedies and Triumphs of American Athletes of Color
At Fort Gansevoort Gallery, there is a new art exhibition with titular claim to the annual Division 1 men’s college basketball tournament.
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Artists and NFL Quarterbacks: A Brief Guide
The 2014 Super Bowl, also known as Super Bowl XLVIII, will be held on Sunday, February 2 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. What’s that got to do with art? As it turns out, there are certain distinct parallels between the high-profile athletes who patrol the chalky gridiron and the art stars who exhibit in the chalky white enclaves that patrol the art world.
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Football Player Gets Lifesize Portrait Bust … Made of Chicken Salad
In your quirky art news of the day: a Midtown Manhattan Subway restaurant has created a lifesize bust of football player and NFL draft pick Mark Ingram Jr. The twist? The 40-pound sculpture is made of chicken salad, veggies and other non-traditional art materials.