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A Monument to Trans and Nonbinary Life Graces Trafalgar Square
The prismatic artwork by Teresa Margolles includes plaster cast faces of 726 people from Mexico City, Ciudad Juárez, and London.
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Is the “Lion of Venice” Actually From China?
A new study traces the winged leonine artwork back to the Yangtze River basin, hypothesizing that it was likely a colossal, reassembled "tomb guardian.”
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Rome’s Arch of Constantine Damaged in Lightning Strike
Italian authorities began conservation on the ancient monument after a storm caused part of the arch’s frame to collapse.
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You Can't Corgi-Wash Queen Elizabeth's Colonial Legacy
The peoples crushed under British imperialism might not find Hywel Pratley's tribute to the late monarch and her dogs so endearing.
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Iowa Republican Arrested After Beheading Satanic Statue
The Satanic Temple contributed a statue of the deity Baphomet for the Iowa Capitol’s holiday display.
Art
The Vibrant Statue Subculture of Bengaluru
A new project ambitiously attempts to capture the city’s complex visual culture and investigates its constantly evolving psyche.
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19-Foot Statue of Visionary Indian Reformer Unveiled in the US
The new monument in Maryland is said to be the tallest sculpture of leader Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar outside of India.
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New York City Considers the Removal of Statues of Enslavers
A new bill proposes removing or adding explanatory text to commemorations of individuals who committed “crimes against humanity.”
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Monument to Japanese-Canadian History Dismantled in Ontario
Locals expressed anger and sadness over the city’s decision to remove the Temple Bell less than a month after its creator architect Raymond Moriyama's death.
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Reimagined Monuments Take Over DC’s National Mall
A month-long exhibition features six artists who address the untold stories missing from the national park.
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Philadelphia Unveils Proposals for New Harriet Tubman Statue
After a year of controversy, the city has narrowed down five options for a monument to the activist and abolitionist.
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Finally, a National Monument for Emmett Till
Biden’s decision to designate the monument comes amid a conservative-led push to sanitize and distort the history of anti-Black violence in the US.