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New Yorkers face another blizzard as art institutions close. Meanwhile, the debate over Mount Rushmore's controversial history resurfaces, with discussions on adding Trump's likeness to the monument.

The Foundation for Contemporary Arts has named twenty-four artists as recipients of its 2026 Grants to Artists, each receiving $45,000 to support their innovative work. The selection process, overseen by a panel of peers, identifies artists demonstrating exceptional creativity.

The activist group Everyone Hates Elon has displayed a photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor taken after his February 19 arrest in the Louvre. This protest action uses the museum's prominence to convey a political message.

Winter Storm Hernando leads to closures of major NYC museums, including the Met and MoMA. Other institutions in the region also shut down, while Smithsonian museums in DC remain open.

Dóra Maurer, a pivotal Hungarian Conceptual artist known for her experimental approach to movement and perception, has died at 88. Her work, spanning film, photography, and painting, leaves a profound legacy.

The latest issue of The Siren delves into the striking similarities between today's political landscape and George Orwell's 1984. Through the lens of writers and cartoonists, it highlights the rise of authoritarianism and urges action.

The Marquis de Sade's influence persists in modern society, echoed in figures like Jeffrey Epstein. Join Hakim Bishara in exploring these themes with contemporary art critiques and discussions.

California officially recognizes South Los Angeles as a Black cultural district, prompting plans for a monument. Meanwhile, ongoing discussions explore the impact of women in literature and the plight of detained Palestinian student Leqaa Kordia.

The newly released Epstein files expose the lengths to which cultural influencers went to rationalize his crimes, drawing historical comparisons to the Marquis de Sade. Ed Simon explores these parallels, while Rhea Nayyar reports on Les Wexner's potential complicity through financial support.

Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, has captivated audiences with his bond to a stuffed orangutan. His journey from isolation to integration has inspired fan art and underscores themes of patience and perseverance.