Memes are no laughing matter. Few other visual mediums can compete with their efficacy in landing a message and illustrating the social or political zeitgeist. That’s why we take them seriously here at Hyperallergic. So, without further ado, we present our list of the best memes of 2024, from the “Brat Summer” craze to Donald Trump’s bullet-grazed ear. Enjoy it. In other stories, the Guggenheim Museum’s Deputy Director and Chief Curator Naomi Beckwith is named the artistic director of Documenta 16 in Kassel, Germany. It's a bold choice given the high probability of being singed by the nine circles of hell known as German politics.
Also today: an overview of griffins in art history, Holly Lane’s secular shrines to the environment, and is the New York Times deliberately limiting photos of accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione? One last thing: It’s not an easy time to be an independent online publication. We need every bit of your support. The best way to do that is by joining as a Hyperallergic Member. It’s more or less what you’d pay for a museum membership, and with access to special events and tours, ad-free reading, and more, we promise to make it just as rewarding. — Hakim Bishara, Senior Editor
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