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Black Artists Paint Biden-Harris Murals in Cities Across US
The Democratic presidential nominees commissioned eight Black artists to create murals in their communities that urge participation in the upcoming election.
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In the Wake of Severe Criticism, Postponed Philip Guston Exhibition Moved to 2022
Last month, four museums announced that they would postpone the retrospective to 2024, citing the need to better contextualize KKK imagery in Guston’s work.
In Brief
374 Native American Treaties Have Been Digitized and Made Available Online
Beyond their historical and educational value, these treaties are used by tribal advocates in court to protect their rights in land and water disputes.
Art
Revisiting the Question “What Is Feminist Art?”
Building on an influential 1977 feminist exhibition, the Smithsonian’s updated edition takes a more inclusive approach, adding further nuance to the question of how and who gets to define feminist art.
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Trump Likened to Mussolini After Appearance on White House Balcony
Many have likened Trump’s photo-op to the famous balcony speeches of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
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Two Years After His Murder, Jamal Khashoggi Images Projected Onto DC Buildings
Images of the murdered journalist and other political prisoners were projected onto the Saudi Embassy, Trump International Hotel, Washington Post headquarters, and more.
Film
The Hostility of Gentrification in Black DC Neighborhoods
Residue, Merawi Gerima’s debut feature, depicts the impact of gentrification in an almost impressionistic, oblique way.
Art
How Photographers Have Captured War and Unrest in Lebanon
Lebanon Then and Now at the Middle East Institute creates a dialogue between two generations of Lebanese photographers.
In Brief
House Votes to Remove Confederate Statues From US Capitol
The new legislation, which must now be voted on in the Senate, orders the removal of all statues of “individuals who voluntarily served” the Confederacy from display in the Capitol building.
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White House Removes Bill Clinton and George W. Bush Portraits From Entrance Hall
The paintings have been removed from Trump’s daily route to the Oval Office and replaced with depictions of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Former Staffers and Board Members Denounce Racism at Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
"In 2020, there are only five full-time Black employees on a staff of over 40. There are no Black curators in a museum solely dedicated to the arts and culture of Africa," the letter reads.
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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.