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Sally Mann’s Alleged “Child Porn” Photographs Confiscated

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Sally Mann’s Photographs Seized Texan authorities have confiscated multiple works by photographer Sally Mann from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, following allegations that her images featuring nude children might be considered pornographic. The photographs in question include The Perfect Tomato, Popsicle Drips, The Wet Bed, Another Cracker, and Cereus. What Were the Photographs […]

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Art as a Lens: Uncovering the Roots of Violence in America and the Global Impact of Video Game Development & More

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Can Art Suggest Where Violence in America Comes From? Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers

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Can Art Suggest Where Violence in America Comes From?

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Introduction Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers a unique toolbox to delve into the point

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How Did Claude Cahun Revolutionise Surrealist Art and Gender Identity?

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Who is Claude Cahun? One of the biggest creative spirits, Claude Cahun was a trailblazer for her generation and beyond. Cahun, borm as Lucy Schwob in Nantes France 1894 assumed the gender neutral name Claude Cahun. She was an artist, photographer, and writer who together with her life-long partner Marcel Moore (born Suzanne Malherbe) produced

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Remembering SM Sultan, the Bangladeshi Artist Who Captured Peasants With Exaggerated Muscles

Artist Profile, On This Day /

SM Sultan’s Life Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, popularly known as SM Sultan, was a Bangladeshi decolonial artist who worked in painting and drawing. He was born on this day, August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. His works were characterized by their repeated selection of subjects in the form of peasants engaged in labour. To enhance this

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No Offense! All Taken! Conservative Shook With the Drag Homage of This Grecian Event

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When they said that the table was big enough, I never knew that there were a few Terms and Conditions added to the clause. The table is big enough and accommodating only if you are ‘white’ Jesus and twelve of his ‘heterosexual, cis-gendered’ disciples. I am, of course, talking about the fiasco that enveloped the

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Colour Us Your Colour: Beautiful Rainbow Drawing for Kids

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Drawing a rainbow is more than just putting colours on paper; it’s a vibrant expression of creativity and imagination. Whether you’re an adult artist looking to capture the essence of nature’s beauty or a child exploring the magic of colours, creating a rainbow drawing offers a delightful journey into the world of art. This step-by-step

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