Clare Brown talks about European artists as if they were the “cultural other,” invoking the microagressions commonly used against non-White artists.
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Met Gala Behavior and Other TikTok Wisdom From Devin Halbal
An influencer who goes by the handle @halbaddie has been helping define what “Met Gala Behavior” is in 2022.
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As Russia Invades Ukraine, TikTokers Are Documenting the War
Mundane on-the-ground realities of warfare like urban bomb sirens in Kyiv to long lines outside gas stations hit the platform — but so does disinformation.
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“OK, I like it, Picasso” Takes Off on TikTok
How an encounter between a pedestrian and a group of art students produced one of TikTok’s latest viral hits.
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The Desperation and Quiet Resolve of #DayintheLife TikToks
The genre originated in the first lockdown, when we learned to entertain ourselves with — and fix our gazes on — the minutiae of daily life.
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TikToker Pokes Fun at Western Attitudes Towards Non-Western Art
“The Europeans are a simple people, but perhaps in this complex age we could learn something from their simplicity,” Rubin says mockingly as she reverses an attitude that remains embarrassingly prevalent in Western culture.
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This Website Helps You Write to Your Representatives About Native Mascots in Your State
According to the site, one in 26 secondary schools nationwide has a Native mascot.
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Museum of the Moving Image’s Latest Exhibition Focuses on TikTok’s Creative Community
Infinite Duets delves into the work of TikTok creators and the collaborative process that lies at the core of the popular entertainment platform.
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Small Museums Are Stealing the Show on TikTok
Although major museums worldwide are taking on TikTok, it’s the less-renowned museums that are winning big.
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Using Her Art History Training, a Tiktoker Debunks Eurovision’s Cocaine Controversy
Popular Tiktoker and art historian Mary McGillivray mapped the angles and visual geometry of the scene to debunk rumors that the musician celebrated his band’s win with cocaine.
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How to Tell a Scary Story on TikTok
Live TikToks featuring séances, “hauntings,” and other spooky things are becoming incredibly popular.