The Smithsonian Institution has decided to place its National Museum of the American Latino in a historic building on the National Mall. This decision comes as the Board of Regents voted to use an existing structure rather than construct a new one, which would have needed congressional approval. The museum will reside in the Smithsonian’s […]
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Museum of Art has decided to cancel its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano after receiving backlash due to his past antisemitic and racist remarks. The exhibit, titled John Galliano: Horizons, was supposed to debut during the Met Gala next May. It will now be replaced by another exhibit, […]
Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter, initiating an effort to reclaim their ancestor’s work. This initiative has reconnected them with their family’s history and raised important discussions regarding art ownership and restitution. Geoff Bennett conversed with Pauline Baker and Yaba Baker for the arts and culture series, CANVAS. […]
An impressive gathering of around 300 artists participated in this year’s Port Clinton Art Festival in downtown Highland Park. The event attracted thousands of attendees. Aurora artist Mays Mayhew, known for her diptych piece ‘Headwinds Tailwinds,’ shared that ‘Art is a manifestation of your hopes, your dreams, and sometimes your memories.’ Mayhew emphasized that each […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has decided to cancel a planned exhibition honoring British designer John Galliano. The decision follows growing backlash over the designer’s history of anti-Jewish and anti-Asian remarks. Galliano was supposed to be featured in next year’s Costume Institute spring show, which coincides with the annual Met Gala […]
Fashion designer John Galliano announced his decision to withdraw from an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition was centered around his work in fashion design. Galliano’s statement follows criticism from donors and Jewish leaders who expressed their concerns with the Met’s choice to feature the designer. Their objections stem from comments Galliano […]
President Donald Trump announced his intention to report NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ host Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after she described his primary endorsement record as ‘mixed results.’ Trump argued that this portrayal was inaccurate, asserting a 100% success rate for the U.S. Senate and 98% for the U.S. House. On Truth […]
In July, the Chicago-area horse racing scene ended with the closure of Hawthorne Race Course. This closure marked 40 years since Arlington Park’s renowned 1986 International Festival of Racing. The festival was an incomparable event in Illinois racing history, featuring 13 days of top-tier graded races, or group races as known in Europe. The International […]
Sliman Mansour, a renowned Palestinian artist, has passed away at 79. A pivotal figure in Palestinian art, his works highlighted the life and history of Palestinians through evocative paintings. For over five decades, his art struck a balance between personal narratives and political expression. Initially, Mansour’s art focused on themes of Palestinian life and history. […]
Sixty-three years have passed since civil rights leaders gathered in Washington alongside approximately 250,000 individuals for the historic event known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This significant demonstration marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial and economic justice in the United States. Held on August 28, 1963, the march […]