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December 7, 2021 • View in browserGood morning. ⛅ Today, our best-of lists begin with the top news stories of the year, the politics of Pop in the Americas, and “plant graffiti” grows in Ethiopia. We also wanted to share that AICA, the international organization of art critics, has awarded Hyperallergic a special prize during their recent online congress. The accolade applauds us for publishing “exemplary essays on arts and humanities during the Covid-pandemic.” We could not have done this without the support of members and readers like you. Thank you for believing in us and helping Hyperallergic continue to bring you the news, reviews, and views you want to read. — Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief Shop the Hyperallergic Store this holiday season for art-inspired accessories, books, home goods, and more for your friends and family! Shop NowA Look Back at Art News in 2021, From NFTs to RestitutionThe pandemic raged on, plus we were forced to learn about crypto-art. SPONSORED WHAT'S HAPPENING Parents of the Oxford High School shooter were arrested on Saturday after artist Andrzej Sikora discovered the couple refuged in his studio in Detroit’s near east side. ART & FILM How Pop Became Political for Artists Across the AmericasFrom North to South America, artists used the bold colors, figuration, and appropriated imagery of Pop Art, but with a biting political message. | Lauren Moya Ford This Gallery Is Dedicated to the Aesthetic Joys of RustStephen Raw, the 69-year-old artist behind the project, has been photographing and collecting rusty objects since he was 17. | Sophie Atkinson SPONSORED Boston University’s School of Visual Arts Hosts Symposium on Artist BooksJoin designers, artists, educators, and publishers, including Sonel Breslav, Printed Matter’s Director of Fairs and Editions, for talks and conversations exploring artist book publishing. Learn more. From Mississippi to Paris, Patrick Kelly’s Playful and Critical FashionA young, Black, gay man from the American South, Kelly was a determined, self-taught innovator who worked his way into the highest levels of international fashion. | Lauren Moya Ford SPONSORED A Buoyant Holiday Tradition Returns to Joe’s PubYemen Blues brings their sonic blend of Yemenite, West African, and Jazz back to Joe’s Pub in New York City this December, featuring opener Ahmed Alshaiba. Learn more. How Incan-Muisca Wisdom Helps Preserve the Lives of BIPOC WomenCoralina Rodriguez Meyer invites women to reconnect with the indigenous and syncretic spiritualities of their ancestors to find new power. | Daniel Larkin In Ethiopia, Artists Protect the Environment Through "Plant Graffiti"Researchers and artists are working to restore biodiversity in Kofele, Ethiopia, through a 50-meter tree nursery in the shape of a lion that will be visible from outer space. | Billy Anania SPONSORED Purchase College Invites Graduate Students to Join Vibrant Community of Makers and ThinkersStudents can expect to pay significantly less than half the cost of attendance of equivalent private graduate programs, thanks to the college’s position in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Learn more. The Power of the Dog is a Different Kind of Western FilmAcclaimed director Jane Campion returns to film with an all-star cast featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, and more. | Ela Bittencourt Support HyperallergicYour contributions support Hyperallergic's independent journalism and our extensive network of writers around the world. Join UsMOST POPULAR Ghislaine Maxwell Stared at Her Courtroom Artist and Sketched Her Right BackWhy Was An Artist "Swarmed" By Police During a Miami Art Fair Performance?New Study on NFTs Deflates the "Democratic" Potential for the MediumHow Marisol, “the True Trailblazer,” Paved the Way for Andy WarholToppling Columbus with a Rainbow Cookie
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