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June 29, 2020

Letter from the editor:

Earlier this month the Trump campaign circulated an ad to take a stand against "dangerous MOBS of far-left groups," illustrated by an inverted red triangle. Holocaust historian Waitman Beorn writes about how "this same symbol" was used to denote "political prisoners within the concentration camps of Nazi Germany."
Beorn soberly reflects, "[T]here is now enough evidence to conclude that there is an intentional connection being made between the past and the present." And adds, "It’s time to expose the skeleton of historical hate that provides the framework for much of Trump’s message." I urge you to read the whole piece.

Today marks the last day of our month-long interview series Queer Art Workers Reflect, which featured one queer art worker every day and asked them to reflect on what this moment means to them. It's a very special archive of interviews spearheaded by editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, and if you haven't already, I recommend you peruse them.

I hope you're all able to safely enjoy the long weekend ahead. If you're in need of some cooking inspiration, take a look at our latest's installment of What the Art World Is Cooking (featuring an excellent Photoshop job by staff writer Valentina Di Liscia).

Trump’s Sinister Appropriation of the Nazi Triangle Camp Badge

There is a dangerous chain of words, imagery, and even numbers appropriated from Nazi Germany and reintroduced into American political culture by the Trump campaign. While Trump’s brand of fascism is a local language, it speaks with a German accent.

Waitman Beorn

After White House Fence Comes Down, Its Activist Art and Posters Move Nearby

After the White House installed a controversial metal fence around its perimeter, Black Lives Matter protestors transformed the fence into a messaging board and a spontaneous art show.

Murat Cem Mengüç

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Korea’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Presents Lee Seung Jio: Advancing Columns

MMCA’s retrospective, on view June 18–October 4, showcases 90 works and archives by the pioneering geometric abstractionist.

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A Police Officer’s Tattoo Has Ignited Debate Over Nazi Symbol

Viral photos show Nat Small, a police officer in Walla Walla and former US Marine scout sniper, with a tattoo featuring the double lightning bolt symbol associated with the Nazi SS corps (Schutzstaffel).

As San Francisco Art Institute Faces Likely Closure, This Gallery Is a Time Capsule of Student Work

As the future of art in San Francisco feels ever more precarious, Darryl Smith’s collection is a striking window into a different time.

Theadora Walsh

Meet the NYC Art Community: Dyeemah Simmons Wants to Stretch the Idea of What Museums Can Do

"Lately, I've been thinking a lot about education. How will we teach current and future generations about the nuances of this moment, and specifically, what role will art play in that important work?"

Dessane Lopez Cassell

Queer Art Workers Reflect: Julieta Salgado Is Dancing and Celebrating as Much as She’s Protesting

Julieta Salgado is a queer femme artist and dissident.

Dessane Lopez Cassell

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