Projects tagged
Visual Arts
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A tribute to the Black Panther Party by Henry Taylor
Read more: A tribute to the Black Panther Party by Henry TaylorHenry Taylor (born 1958) is an American artist and painter who lives and works in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his experimental figurative paintings and exploration of contemporary and relevant historical social issues. Taylor rewrites art history,…
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Flower People
Read more: Flower People“As a Black woman, I can grow absolutely anywhere,” Aiyanna explains. “I can adapt to any storm, any weather, any changes. In the Black community, that’s something that we’re really good at.” So when Aiyanna, 25, was asked to contribute…
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The Rage Over Ramen: A Tale of Classism
Read more: The Rage Over Ramen: A Tale of ClassismAs the cold air bit our faces, and we hid deeper into our layer of sweaters, my family and I continued to wander around Manhattan, seeking a place which would provide warmth and food. And there it was, dimly lit:…
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Fighting Violence with Art
Read more: Fighting Violence with ArtOne of the oldest forms of human expression is art, so it’s no surprise that art is constantly used to critique another of humanity’s oldest practices, violence and war. In the world of art activism, the power of creativity and…
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“Printing Lost Culture of Ukraine” and “The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Brooklyn Apartment”
Read more: “Printing Lost Culture of Ukraine” and “The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Brooklyn Apartment”Both shows are supported by funds from New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and Materials for the Arts (MFTA). “Printing Lost Culture of Ukraine” November 13…
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Luxury and Degradation in the Town of Gelendzhik
Read more: Luxury and Degradation in the Town of GelendzhikRACC Satellite Space in Garden City 1205 Franklin Avenue, 3rd Floor, Garden City, NY 11530 June 26, 10 am – July 28, 7 pm Monday – Friday, 10 am – 7 pm, free admission Please write to racc.ny@mail.ru or call…
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@muchachafanzine
Read more: @muchachafanzineThe user muchachafanzine on instagram is an activist who writes a “decolonial native xicana feminist fanzine”. They are an online activist and they spread their message through their page, the zine, and through merchandise. Daisy Salinas began Muchacha Fanzine as…
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How Protest Art Is Helping Fuel the Historic Demonstrations Erupting Across China
Read more: How Protest Art Is Helping Fuel the Historic Demonstrations Erupting Across ChinaStudents at art colleges across China are taking a strong stance in the midst of the largest wave of protests to have gripped the country since 1989. As demonstrations against the government’s strict Covid-19 policies erupted across the country over…
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Local artist stages demonstration inspired by protesters in China
Read more: Local artist stages demonstration inspired by protesters in ChinaLate last month, Chinese citizens took up a creative means of protest over the nation’s strict “zero-COVID” policy. In a place with little tolerance for large public demonstrations, protesters have been holding up blank pieces of paper. Their ingenuity inspired…
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Marxism will give health to the sick
Read more: Marxism will give health to the sickTo mark the 200th anniversary of Karl Marx, PL Henderson offers an appreciation of one of Frida Kahlo’s greatest paintings, which was heavily influenced by Marx’s creative thinking. One of the last paintings Frida Kahlo ever created was entitled ´Marxism…