The Resistance Is Not Dead
Fall of Freedom is back for another round, Alice Neel’s drawings of the Foley Square trials go to auction, and the unsung architect behind DC’s landmark African-American history and culture museum.
Despite the ongoing challenges faced by the resistance movement, it appears that the spirit of activism and art is far from extinguished. Fall of Freedom, a nationwide pro-democracy art and activism group, is gearing up for another round of events just in time for the upcoming midterm elections. In a significant development, Alice Neel's drawings depicting the McCarthy-era Foley Square trials are set to be auctioned off, providing a platform for these powerful works to be appreciated by a wider audience.
Brian Goldstein's insightful article highlights the underappreciated contributions of Max Bond Jr., a Black architect who played a pivotal role in the creation and design of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Despite being overshadowed by fellow architect David Adjaye, Bond Jr.'s work deserves recognition and praise.
The article also provides updates on various industry news, including opportunities for grants and residencies, as well as a spotlight on the latest movements in the art world.
Among these developments, a collaboration between the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and the Samdani Art Foundation aims to showcase Bangladeshi art, while the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires prepares to expand its space with a new expansion by Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, who is also designing The Met's upcoming contemporary wing.
In addition, Cosmo Whyte returns to the University of Michigan with a powerful new exhibition at Stamps Gallery, exploring themes of memory, migration, and who shapes history through drawing, sculpture, and installation.
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