Flaming self-driving Waymo cars, “Death 2 ICE” spray-painted across the entrance of a boarded T-Mobile store, highway overpasses dotted with anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) graffiti, swaths of police cars lined up. These are some of the scenes captured by photojournalists during mass protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles over the weekend. The demonstrations reached a climax after President […]
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York, has reopened after nearly two years of extensive restoration. Completed at a cost of approximately $8.9 million, the project was overseen by the New York City Department of Parks and the Prospect Park Alliance (PPA). Built between 1889 and 1892 by John H. Duncan, the arch […]
In the contemporary art scene, engaging with history and current social issues has become a vital avenue for creating meaningful dialogue and transformation. Various artists are at the forefront of this movement, using their craft to examine and critique the historical and cultural narratives that shape our world. Renée Green and Jim Shaw are two artists who delve into the […]
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Renée Green: The Equator Has Moved BEACON, New York — In 2022, I visited the Whitney Biennial with Tom, a longtime friend. I was crushing hard on him and he was not feeling it. Before the show, we guzzled a few drinks at a nearby bar. I will never forget landing in the lobby of the museum and coming upon […]
Founded in 1925, the New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA) has stood at the forefront of women-led artistic innovation. Their centennial exhibition *Into the NOW – The Time of Our Lives*, opening June 24 at Manhattan’s Ceres Gallery, reflects the visionary creativity, resiliency, and importance of women artists today. “Our Centennial is not just a reflection of history, but […]
Fidencio Fifield-Perez: A Glimpse into the Artist’s Influence and Creations Fidencio Fifield-Perez is a modern artist whose creations intertwine personal stories with larger subjects of immigration, identity, and belonging. Hailing from Oaxaca, Mexico, Fifield-Perez migrated to the United States during his childhood, and his journey through the challenges of living as an undocumented immigrant is intricately embedded in his creative […]
Jim Shaw: An Exploration of Americana and Anachronism Jim Shaw, an artist renowned for his intricate drawings, has spent over three decades delving into the fusion of dreams, surrealism, and diverse iconography to create a unique visual language. Based in Los Angeles, Shaw’s work delves into the complex interplay between U.S. politics and mainstream culture, rooting itself in the mid-20th […]
**The Role of Art in Education: A Reflection through ‘On Education’ at Amant** In a world where education is often at the center of societal development and personal growth, the complexities embedded in educational systems can sometimes reflect deeper societal issues. The exhibition “On Education,” at Amant, serves as a medium to explore the intricate relationship between education and its […]