In a recent community festival in Atlanta's Ponce City Market, dozens of works by Asheville artists affected by Hurricane Helene were showcased as part of the "Love Asheville From Afar" exhibition. The event was organized to support creative workers who experienced loss and devastation after the hurricane. Over 700 artists from the River Arts District received emergency relief funds totaling over $500,000. The festival aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles faced by nearby mountain towns like Marshall and Swannanoa, which are still recovering from the disaster.
https://hyperallergic.com/972339/exhibition-aids-ashville-hurricane-stricken-arts-community/A collection of artwork created by young artists from the Kharkiv-based studio Aza Nizi Maza is on display through next December at an exhibition that symbolizes resilience and hope amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. The artworks reflect the experiences of families who were forced to seek refuge in metro stations during the Russian invasion in 2022, where they found solace in art as a means to cope with their challenging circumstances.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/prague-metro-displays-art-by-children-who-sheltering-in-ukraine-s-undergroundThe nativity scene has been reimagined by artists throughout history to reflect the social and political contexts of their time. In World War I, artists depicted Jesus as a soldier in military uniform, while in World War II, Polish artist Stanisław Przespolewski created a nativity scene with Mary dressed in traditional folk patterns and a winged hussar protecting the family. More recently, artists have used the nativity scene to comment on contemporary issues such as war, genocide, and displacement. For example, in 2019, Banksy unveiled a crèche depicting the Holy Family beside Israel's West Bank separation barrier, pierced by a star-shaped bullet hole. In 2022, artist Kelly Latimore created a nativity scene featuring Jesus, Mary, and Joseph inside an unhoused tent community, barred from the city behind them by a metal fence. The Vatican displayed a nativity scene with bomb shrapnel embedded in the statue last Christmas, while Pope Francis has called for an end to the war on Gaza, highlighting the connection between the nativity scene and contemporary conflicts.
https://hyperallergic.com/973586/nativity-scenes-have-never-been-neutral/The "Hip-Hop Museum" exhibition is currently on view at a location that remains unspecified, featuring a display about the history of hip-hop in New York. The exhibit highlights influential figures such as Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj, showcasing their contributions to the industry. The exhibition will remain open until January 5, 2025.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1952024/10-best-art-exhibits-in-nyc-to-visit-2024The Gaza Biennale, an art event featuring over 50 Palestinian artists, is taking place both in Gaza and at international locations such as galleries and museums. The exhibition aims to provide support and relief for Palestinian artists, including Yasmeen Al Daya, whose work "Embrace" (2024) is part of the biennial.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/12/gaza-biennale-fundraising-artists-palestineThe Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace (FOSPAH) collaborated with the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) to host an art exhibition on workplace harassment, showcasing creative works by students from across Pakistan. The event was part of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence and featured artworks that highlighted the challenges and resilience associated with harassment in workplaces.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1260684-exhibition-on-workplace-harassment-held-at-pncaThe MMCA exhibition in Korea is showcasing a revitalized ceramics culture for the modern era, featuring 76 works by Vincent Van Gogh in its largest Korean retrospective. The event was attended by high-profile guests including First Vice Minister Yong Ho-seong and artist Kang Seung-tak. As part of the Culture Ministry's initiative to promote disability arts, the exhibition will also display art pieces created by four disabled artists and two nondisabled artists, led by Bae Eun-joo, chief of the Federation of Disability Culture and Arts Associations of Korea.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-12-12/culture/artsDesign/Modu-Art-Space-opens-inaugural-exhibition-featuring-disabled-artists/2199078The author attended their first day at Art Basel Miami Beach, a large art exhibition event, where they had prepared by packing extra shoes for comfort after walking in heels from the main entrance to the media center to pick up their press pass. They planned to explore the event with a strategy of prioritizing specific exhibitions and engaging with artists while also allowing themselves to have fun.
https://www.insider.com/art-basel-miami-beach-artists-installations-parties-concerts-photos-2024-12A group of artists have expressed concerns about their involvement with OpenAI's Sora program. They claim that hundreds of artists provided unpaid labor for bug testing and feedback on the platform, while only a select few will be compensated by having their work screened, despite the substantial publicity benefits gained by OpenAI. The artists are calling for OpenAI to be more transparent and supportive of the arts community beyond promotional opportunities.
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