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June 18, 2020

The Contentious History of NYC’s Columbus Monuments

In New York City, thousands are calling for the removal of Christopher Columbus statues, which can be found in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

Hakim Bishara

A User-Friendly Website Offers Support for Artists Seeking COVID-19 Relief

The Artist Power Center, created by the Yerba Center for the Arts, provides one-on-one guidance on applications and a community forum where artists can discuss subjects like health and wellness.

Emily Wilson

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UC Berkeley Has Only Returned 20% of Its Native American Artifacts and Remains

The University of California and campuses, including Berkeley, failed to comply with laws for returning stolen objects and remains, according to a new California auditor report.

Palm Springs Art Museum Criticized for Staying “Neutral” in Wake of George Floyd’s Killing

An open letter criticizes the museum for staying silent for 10 days and for then offering a “message of neutrality using the artwork of Alison Saar, whose work is far from neutral.”

Man Shot and Wounded During Demonstration Against Colonial Statue

A suspect, 31-year-old Stephen Ray Baca, has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and several members of the militia group have also been taken into custody.

An Infamous Buried Treasure Was Discovered in the Rocky Mountains

For over a decade, treasure hunters have risked their lives in search of a bronze chest buried by antiquities and art dealer Forrest Fenn, filled with gold nuggets, coins, gemstones, pre-Columbian artifacts.

Queer Art Workers Reflect: Tšhegofatšo Mabaso Is Spending Pride Month “Deep in the Archive”

Tšhegofatšo Mabaso is an artist and researcher currently working as the curator of Contemporary Art at the Iziko South African National Gallery.

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