Good morning. ☔ Today, a new take on a classic exhibition that asks “What Is Feminist Art?”, a major
| Good morning. ☔ Today, a new take on a classic exhibition that asks “What Is Feminist Art?”, a major donation to social justice organizations, and a curious COVID-19 Recovery Plan out of San Francisco that includes a $1,000 monthly stipend for 130 artists.– Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief | |
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| Carrie Mae Weems Takes Over Lincoln Center |
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| | Weems’s installation on Amsterdam Avenue, part of her “Resist Covid Take 6!” campaign, includes messages in English and Spanish (photo by James Wang) |
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| Communities of color have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to one in 2,150 white Americans, one in 1,020 Black Americans have died from coronavirus.With a new, sprawling public art installation at Lincoln Center, Carrie Mae Weems wants to help educate BIPOC communities on the impact of the pandemic — and share the facts to prevent its spread. |
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| 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. Marisa Crawford |
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