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US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Latest White House Horror: A Zombie Columbus Statue

A replica of the Columbus statue, removed during protests, was installed on the White House grounds, symbolizing Trump's support for Columbus.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Toni Morrison Saw History

Preserve offensive monuments and artifacts and add counterpoints or context to confront and reveal suppressed histories and Black accomplishments rather than erase them.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 months ago

Louise Bourgeois's Overdue Biography

Contemporary monument practices and a major Louise Bourgeois biography provoke questions about monument funding, museum staging, feminist portrayal, and archival omissions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Tadej Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph

Tadej Pogacar won Il Lombardia for a fifth consecutive time, matching Fausto Coppi's record and completing a landmark season including three Monuments, the Tour and a world title.
fromTime Out New York
7 months ago

NYC's monuments to Black Americans finally get the spotlight in this new book

In 2020, during the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, the murder of George Floyd and a surge of Confederate statue removals, discussions about monuments became frequent in teacher David Felsen's New York City high school history class. The discussions struck up a series of questions-like who was the first Black American to have a monument in NYC, the total number of Black monuments in the city, or how many Black women have statues dedicated to them.
History
fromFuncheap
8 months ago

Free Bus Art Tour + Workshop: Monuments Reimagined (SF)"

This event invites participants to engage with the violent legacies of California politicians and colonialists and the monuments left behind as a form of reflection.
Social justice
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
9 months ago

The Life of Alfred the Great in 10 Monuments

Alfred the Great's legacy is commemorated through monuments highlighting his military victories, educational reforms, and aspirations for a unified England.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
9 months ago

Cemetery chief on Karl Marx, reclaiming graves, and selfie-taking George Michael fans

Highgate Cemetery is a notable burial ground for famous individuals and remains a significant cultural landmark.
#restoration
fromBKReader
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored with $8.9 million funding, enhancing its historical significance and visual appeal.
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza Arch restored to former glory after two-year makeover | amNewYork

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch in Brooklyn has undergone a significant restoration, emphasizing its historical and cultural importance.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored with $8.9 million funding, enhancing its historical significance and visual appeal.
more#restoration
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NYC music
fromBET
10 months ago

12-Foot Bronze Statue of Black Woman Sparks Debate in Times Square

The installation of 'Grounded in the Stars' ignites discussions on representation, identity, and the evolving role of monuments in public spaces.
NYC parents
fromTime Out New York
11 months ago

This new massive sculpture in Grand Army Plaza honors motherhood in all of its forms

The 'Monuments to Motherhood' sculpture honors the universal contributions of caregiving through an interactive bronze installation.
more#public-art
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
11 months ago

'It wasn't the plan' - Tadej Pogacar solos to Liege-Bastogne-Liege glory with unplanned attack

Pogačar secures his third Liège-Bastogne-Liège title with a dominant performance, strengthening his legacy in cycling's one-day monuments.
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