Today in the news, an artist announces his plan to install a monument to Charlie Kirk in Times Square this fall. Let’s just say the renderings don’t bode well. Meanwhile, the Trump administration cuts the size of two national monuments in Utah — rich with rock art and sacred land — by a staggering 90% while also pushing for “energy development” in the area.
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Artist’s Planned Monument to Charlie Kirk Gets Trolled Online
New York City sculptor Sergio Furnari is being raked over the coals online over his plan to unveil a memorial sculpture of slain right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk in Times Square.
Thousands have flocked to Furnari’s Instagram comments to troll and threaten the forthcoming memorial, which will reportedly be unveiled on September 10 in recognition of the first anniversary of Kirk’s assassination.
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The ICA at VCU Brings Immersive Installation “Deo Vindice” to Richmond
The gallery-sized installation at the Institute for Contemporary Art combines Greek mythology with Civil War history to examine white supremacy and hegemonic power.
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