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Graphic design
from48 hills
2 days ago

Brian McDonald's waggish works key into an overstimulated world - 48 hills

Brian McDonald is a San Francisco collage artist known for his layered typography and themes of consumerism and absurdity.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

That Was Fast: Bondi's Portrait Already Living At The Dump - Above the Law

Bondi's official DOJ portrait was reportedly spotted in the trash mere minutes after Donald Trump gave her the boot. Just straight to the bin, like last week's takeout and this week's credibility.
US politics
#public-art
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Mission District

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Arts
fromColossal
2 days ago

Explore Art UK's Digital Database of More Than 6,600 Street Art Murals

Art UK archives over 21,000 public artworks, including street art and murals, to preserve ephemeral experiences and document local history.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Endless's Street Art Calls Attention to London's Homeless Crisis

A street art installation by Endless highlights homelessness in London, juxtaposing it with the city's wealth.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
2 days ago

When a billboard survives the wind, but not the boot

A malfunctioning billboard in Cheyenne humorously highlights issues with the GRUB bootloader used in Linux systems.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Thousands will participate in Germany's Easter peace marches addressing military service, global conflicts, and human rights from April 2 to 6.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions

"We have a great opportunity in our movements to learn how to be opponents without being enemies," says Tanuja Jagernauth. This perspective emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and understanding even amidst conflict.
Social justice
#social-media
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#no-kings
NYC LGBT
fromTheGamer
4 days ago

Marvel Rivals' New Map Seemingly References Real-Life Anti-Trump Protests

Protests against Trump administration's rollback of civil liberties are referenced in Marvel Rivals' new Lower Manhattan map with a 'No Kingpin' poster.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
#protests
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Ice sculpture carved for Boston's 'No Kings' rally destroyed by vandals, organizers say

I designed the sculpture so that, if it was vandalized, it would still be the same message, because the vandalizers would literally be ending ICE. Art has a lot of impacts on people, and it's a very emotional message and cause.
Boston
#protest
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Scale of carnage at LA's 'No Kings' protest laid bare - as sinister past of 'Statue of Liberty lady' revealed

Seventy-five rioters were arrested during the 'No Kings' rally in Downtown LA, with violent clashes against law enforcement and use of tear gas.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Scale of carnage at LA's 'No Kings' protest laid bare - as sinister past of 'Statue of Liberty lady' revealed

Seventy-five rioters were arrested during the 'No Kings' rally in Downtown LA, with violent clashes against law enforcement and use of tear gas.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Long Can You Live Your Ideals?

Pat Calhoun chooses parenthood over radicalism, paralleling Elsa Haddish's struggle between her militant past and raising her daughter safely.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Targeted in Assassination Plot

An assassination attempt against Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani was foiled, highlighting the threats faced by pro-Palestine voices.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
UK news
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn

Protesters occupied Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to oppose the lease of Easy Aerial, linked to the Department of Homeland Security and Israeli military.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Large crowd gathers outside Queen's Park for anti-Ford rally | CBC News

Protesters rallied against Ontario Premier Doug Ford over various issues including healthcare privatization, OSAP cuts, and the Greenbelt scandal.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

Humans only! This website invites artists to animate anti-AI disclaimers for everyone to use

Artists created disclaimers against AI-generated content, showcasing diverse styles and emphasizing the human journey in art creation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police banning protests in North York residential area | CBC News

Due to the changing security landscape in Toronto in recent weeks, including increased volatility and heightened fear in our communities, demonstrations moving into residential neighbourhoods in the Bathurst and Sheppard area presents an unacceptable risk to public safety.
Canada news
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
6 days ago

'Hey sexy': NYC launches anti-street harassment campaign in subways, public spaces

New York City launches an ad campaign to combat street harassment, featuring graphic ads and resources for reporting and intervention.
Mindfulness
fromTNW | Opinion
2 weeks ago

The most radical act in an age of outrage is to play

Deliberate manipulation through social media and engineered news cycles creates division and emotional volatility, but reconnecting with simple human activities like play offers resistance to this conditioning.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: What 'One Battle After Another' doesn't get about resistance in Trump's America

Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning film 'One Battle After Another' depicts armed resistance against government oppression but lacks substantive contemporary commentary despite critical acclaim.
Design
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

The Best April Fools' Jokes in the Art World This Year

April Fools' Day inspires creative and humorous pranks across arts and humanities, showcasing institutions' ability to engage in lighthearted satire.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
NYC LGBT
fromHell Gate
6 days ago

Park Slope's Polite No Kings Protest

Thousands protested at the No Kings rally in Park Slope, while a lone counterprotester voiced support for President Trump.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

In praise of upheaval: Women, art, and the refusal of stillness | amNewYork

Art emerges from upheaval, reflecting change as an inherent female quality and rejecting imposed stillness.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Elon Musk-linked mural at Rhode Island gay bar sparks backlash

A mural honoring a Ukrainian refugee was halted due to its connection to a controversial campaign backed by Elon Musk, sparking backlash.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Statues at Queen's Park to be wrapped to protect against vandalism, house speaker says | CBC News

This is a proactive move to prevent any further damage if protestors do break the law and apply any graffiti to anything on the grounds. All eight statues on the legislature grounds will be wrapped by staff in the coming days. The protection will be in place ahead of the start of the legislative session next week.
Canada news
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

See Photos From New York's Historic Anti-Trump Marches

Art plays a crucial role in social movements, fostering connection and courage among participants.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

100 Posters: A photographic response to ICE takes to the walls and streets * Oregon ArtsWatch

DE-ICE:PDX distributed 100 posters across Portland featuring photojournalist images promoting family unity and providing Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition contact information for ICE detention support.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

'Riot Queens': The power of protest * Oregon ArtsWatch

Riot Queens, takes that real act - which sparked San Franciso's 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riot, the first known full-scale riot asserting transgender and gay rights in the U.S. - and explores the emotional boiling point that led to it.
SF LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

'No Kings' protests: Live coverage, list of locations and what to expect in NYC

Hundreds of 'No Kings Day' protests are planned across the U.S. to oppose the Trump administration's policies.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Urban Truth Collective: Straight Talk About The Joy Of Cities In An Age Of Disinformation - Streetsblog USA

Fifteen-minute cities enable convenient living without car dependency, while decades of car-centric policies have deliberately created sprawl and reduced walkability, homelessness correlates directly with insufficient housing supply, and wider roads increase crashes and traffic rather than reducing congestion.
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

Venice Biennale Artists Push to Ban U.S., Israel, and Russia From Exhibition | Artnet News

Artists and curators protest the inclusion of Israel, Russia, and the U.S. in the Venice Biennale, calling for their exclusion due to war crimes.
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

New Protest Art Lampoons Trump's Gaudy Bathroom Redesign

"In a time of unprecedented division, escalating conflict, and economic turmoil, President Trump focused on what truly mattered: remodeling the Lincoln bathroom in the White House," reads a bronze plaque affixed to the work.
Arts
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

It's my responsibility to protect them, and so I've been patrolling the city streets following armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors. On July 10, Caravello was present at the site, and, according to witnesses, he was arrested directly after he attempted to dislodge a tear gas canister from underneath a protester's wheelchair.
US politics
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Gao Zhen faces trial for defaming national heroes, with potential three-year prison sentence amid concerns over artistic freedom in China.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Portland Protests, by the Numbers

Portland has a 35-year history of sustained civil disobedience and protest activism, from environmental demonstrations to police brutality protests, often met with federal intervention and aggressive law enforcement responses.
#protest-art
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Toppled Monuments Are Reappearing Across the U.S. Under Trump | Artnet News

Statues of contested historical figures, including Columbus, are reappearing in the U.S., reflecting shifting political currents and ongoing debates about historical representation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Activists hang photo of Andrew leaving police custody in the Louvre

Activists have hung a photo in the Louvre museum in Paris of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being driven from a police station after his arrest. The British political campaign group Everyone Hates Elon fixed the photo, which shows the former prince slouched in the backseat of a Range Rover, on a wall of the Paris gallery on Sunday. The photo was taken by the Reuters photographer Phil Noble after Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on Thursday at the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on anonymity in art: the unmasking' of Banksy and Ferrante should stop | Editorial

Banksy and Elena Ferrante exemplify the tension between anonymity and fame in contemporary art and literature.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Furious Protestor Tears AI-Generated Art Off Wall of Exhibit, Chews It Up Into Tiny Shreds Using His Teeth

Anti-AI backlash has escalated in the art world, provoking protests, destructive acts, and debates over authorship and mental health concerns tied to AI use.
Photography
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

The Art of What We Throw Away

Frozen household food waste can be transformed into artwork that records daily life, promotes circularity, and fosters community engagement through zero-waste events.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Anti-ICE protest art is popping up at the Olympics

Graffiti at Rome's CONI shows an ICE agent aiming at an Olympic ski jumper, protesting planned ICE presence at the Olympics and recent police shootings.
Social justice
fromNature
2 months ago

Campus protests and civil disobedience: does academia have a problem with activism?

Academic engagement in activism can conflict with institutional expectations and affect career prospects, with perceptions shaped by identity and professional risk.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Mess and mischief: Why resisting Trump should look less respectable & more playful in 2026 - LGBTQ Nation

The second Trump administration and Project 2025 accelerated far-right policies that harmed vulnerable communities, public institutions, and democratic norms in 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

All the world's enraged: a new era of resistance theater' is rising as Trump attacks the arts

On a cool winter night in Los Angeles, dozens gathered to protest the Trump administration's attacks on the arts and the recent federal immigration raids in southern California. But these protestors didn't carry signs or chant in front of a government building they recited poems such as Antifa Tea Party and Love in Times of Fascism. They performed anti-fascist improv to a small but lively crowd at The Glendale Room, a library-themed theater, as part of the monthly show Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Liberals Think Antifa Isn't Real. But It Is-and It Knows How to Win.

The Trump administration labeled protesters as 'domestic terrorists,' and DHS mischaracterized Renee Nicole Good's fatal shooting despite clear video evidence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Oh Sh*t!' CNN Catches Gnarly Scene Featuring Anti-ICE Protesters Coughing Through Smoke Bombs

Lavandera reported tension [was] kind of escalating as whistles went off and protesters stood face-to-face with federal officers in the background; others could be seen holding signs and one protester waived the Mexican flag. The CNN broadcast picked up one protester yelling F*cking cowards! at the officers as Lavandera tried to talk about the scene. Authorities have been telling them for probably the better part of an hour to scoot back, Lavandera said.
US politics
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Artist's Street Signs in Philadelphia Warn of Fascism Ahead

Guerrilla parody road signs in Philadelphia warn residents about ICE threats and authoritarianism using irreverent local humor and DIY tactics.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

How Activists Are Embracing Craft as a Tool of Anti-ICE Resistance | Artnet News

Handmade craftivism—knit hats, origami, quilts and puppetry—is being used as a nonviolent, emotion-driven form of protest against ICE enforcement and deportation policies.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Art for Dignity

As if demolishing the East Wing, gutting arts agencies, and slapping his name and face on several federal buildings weren't enough, the US president now wants to do away with a DC building known as the "Sistine Chapel of New Deal art." This week, we reported on a burgeoning campaign to save the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which houses murals by Ben Shahn, Philip Guston, Seymour Fogel, and other major American artists. We will continue to follow this story.
Arts
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Redwood City art installation depicts cradle of resistance

An installation juxtaposes motherhood and political imprisonment, while a nonprofit has served 10,000 free meals to Bay Area community college students.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Political Power of Glitter

Last summer, I did face painting at a block party in my Brooklyn neighborhood. In the sweltering August humidity, I rendered pink butterflies and Spiderman webs on tiny, sticky faces; unsurprisingly, my designs didn't last very long in the bouncy castle. Except for the glitter. For weeks, I found it in my hair, on my cats, in my sink, and in random corners of the house, migrating to and fro like dandelion fuzz.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Reshapes Walls And Spaces With Explosive Typographic Murals That Turn Buildings Into Giant, 3D Messages

Beautiful And Detailed Paintings In Resin By Feif Dong The Illustrator Has Created a Dreamy World that She Travels Through with Her Boyfriend Elspeth McLean Creates Beautiful Hand-Painted Stones This Artist Creates Beautifully Bizarre Backpacks That Look Like Octopus, Spiders, And Beetles Amazing Surreal And Tribal Backpacks By Konstantin Kofta Saddened By The Empty Streets Of Budapest During Lockdown, This Artist Filled The City With People From Classical Paintings UK Artist Unveils COVID-19 Glass Sculpture, One Million Times The Size Of The Virus
Arts
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

On Censorship by Ai Weiwei review are we losing the battle for free speech?

Ai Weiwei persistently provokes authority and challenges Chinese cultural norms through confrontational art and activism, facing censorship and state repression.
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