Museum of the City of New York Plans Pandemic-Focused Exhibition and More: Morning Links from June 29, 2020
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Museum of the City of New York
A Year in Queer: 8 Notable Moments of LGBTQ Art in New York
In these dark times, the writer has often turned to art, when his mental health allows, seeking comfort as this country falls to pieces.
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Museum of the City of New York Calls for Removal of East Harlem Statue of Doctor Who Experimented on Enslaved Women
A statement from the institution says that that "there is a compelling argument to be made for the statue's removal as a symbol of unethical racist medical practice."
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Jacob Riis, New York’s “Most Useful Citizen” at the Museum of the City of New York
Even thought it's been over 100 years since his death, Jacob Riis is a name most New Yorkers still recognize—not necessarily because they are familiar with his work as a journalist and photographer…
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Morning Links: ‘The Art of More’ Edition
Archaeologists in Florida filed a legal case against the US Department of Transportation regarding a high-speed rail project they say will threaten prehistoric sites of cultural importance…
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Martin Wong’s Graffiti Art Collection Goes on View
A collection of works by New York graffiti artists assembled by artist Martin Wong will be the subject of an exhibition opening next month at the Museum of the City of New York.
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Newswire
RobbReport
Russell’s Reserve’s First 13-Year-Old Bourbon Sold Out in a Flash. Now It’s Getting a Sequel.
WWD
Marie-Louise Sciò Picks Favorite Artworks for Sotheby’s Auction in Milan
Rolling Stone
Hear Blondie Figure Out ‘Autoamerican’ Deep Cut on Previously Unheard Demo
Sportico
NBA Free Agency Boom Nears $3 Billion as Basketball Salaries Lead All Pros
SPY