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January 15, 2025

Artists Are Paying Tribute to the Heroism of Los Angeles Firefighters

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to blaze, thousands of heroic firefighters have risked their lives to get the fires under control, all while saving lives and homes. There are roughly about 7,500 firefighters and emergency personnel battling the multiple fires ravaging the Greater Los Angeles area. Among them are members of the California National Guard, firefighters from countries like Mexico, and inmate firefighters.

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January 2, 2025

New Catalog Shares Kara Walker’s Creative Journey With ‘Fortuna’

When renowned artist Kara Walker‘s latest exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opened, The New York Times called it “riveting.” Filled with fascinating kinetic sculptures or “automations,” Fortuna, or the Immortality Garden (Machine) deftly blends modern technology with the artist's own vulnerability. Conceived during the pandemic and incorporating AI, the work is a commentary on old and new. The installation remains on display at SFMOMA until spring 2026.

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December 17, 2024

Over 40 Palestinian Artists Organize ‘Gaza Biennale’ as an Act of Resilience [Interview]

Against all odds and in the face of war, Palestinian artists in Gaza have remained creative. Now, over 40 of them have come together to launch the Gaza Biennale. Currently in the funding phase, the group is looking for partner institutions in and out of Gaza to host a series of events that will showcase the powerful voices of these artists.

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December 9, 2024

Refik Anadol x Turkish Airlines Visualize the Transformational Power of Travel in Groundbreaking Installation

Media artist Refik Anadol and Turkish Airlines have joined forces for an art project that highlights the transformative power of travel at a cellular level. Inner Portrait is a project that brings together four unique individuals from across the globe—all of whom had never traveled before—and sends them on a voyage out into the world.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.