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July 27, 2020

A Documentary’s Attempt to Protect Flannery O’Connor at All Costs

Flannery expresses the author’s genius but goes to tortured lengths to excuse her racism.

Seph Rodney

A Celebration of Latin American Photography Across the South Bronx

The third edition of the Bronx Documentary Center’s annual Latin American Foto Festival features work by artists from Colombia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, and Argentina who focus on social issues in the region.

Valentina Di Liscia

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Red Bull Arts Microgrant Applications Now Open in 20 Cities Across the US

The adapted microgrant program will award two $1,000 microgrants in each city on a rolling monthly basis through the end of the year.

News

One-third of US Museums May Never Reopen, Says American Alliance of Museums

A survey of 760 museum directors warns that the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural sector could shutter 12,000 institutions permanently.

After Securing $4M in Donations, San Francisco Art Institute Will Remain Operational

After SFAI announced its likely closure, the school will retain all tenured faculty and plans to return to online instruction this fall.

Turkish Activist and Arts Philanthropist Osman Kavala Nears 1,000 Days in Prison

Kavala has been detained since 2017. Human rights activists have called for his release due to a lack of “facts, information, or evidence.”

A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine

This week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Chicago.

Elisa Wouk Almino

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"Through the Flower" Silk Scarf

This delicate silk embodiment of Through the Flower, one of famed The Dinner Party artist Judy Chicago’s first works, makes for a gorgeous way to dress up an outfit with its luminous pink and purple colors.

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