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culture-and-society1 month ago•22 min saved

2,977 Drones Rebuild Twin Towers Over New York Harbor for 9/11 Anniversary

A commemorative drone light show titled '2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor' illuminated the New York Harbor on September 9, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The installation featured 2,977 drones, each representing a victim, which formed the silhouette of the Twin Towers at full architectural scale. Developed in collaboration with 9/11 families, survivors, and first responders, the free public event was funded by private philanthropy and aimed to honor individual lives lost in the attacks.

via 13wham.com|

#911-anniversary #culture-and-society #drone-light-show

art-and-culture1 month ago•1 min saved

Tschabalala Self’s 'Lady in Blue' Unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth

New York artist Tschabalala Self’s bronze sculpture 'Lady in Blue' has been unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth, replacing a previous work by Teresa Margolles. The 10-foot statue depicts a striding Black woman in a lapis lazuli-blue dress, intended to represent a contemporary 'everywoman' rather than a historical figure. It will remain in Trafalgar Square for two years before moving to Norway, with the next commission scheduled for 2028.

via BBC|

#art-and-culture #fourth-plinth #london

culture1 month ago

2,977 Drones Form Twin Towers Over NYC Harbor for 9/11 25th Anniversary

A free public drone display over New York Harbor used 2,977 lights to recreate the Twin Towers at full scale, honoring the victims of the 2001 attacks ahead of the 25th anniversary.

via BBC|

#911-memorial #culture #drone-art

community-and-events1 month ago•2 min saved

Drone tributes mark 9/11's 25th anniversary across New York

A major drone light show over New York Harbor and a separate event in Bethpage, Long Island, marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The harbor installation featured 2,977 lights representing the victims, while the Long Island event used 1,000 drones to honor first responders and victims.

via ABC7 New York|

#911-25th-anniversary #911-families-united #community-and-events

arts-and-culture1 month ago•1 min saved

Kennedy Center dismantles Shapiro's 'Blue' sculpture amid Trump-era overhaul

The Kennedy Center removed the 24-foot sculpture 'Blue' by Joel Shapiro on September 2, 2026, as part of a broader renovation and rebranding effort under President Trump. While the center cited standard deinstallation practices, critics and former staff argue the removal is part of a political push to replace existing art with new works for the upcoming reopening.

via WRAL|

#arts-and-culture #joel-shapiro #kennedy-center

arts-and-culture1 month ago•76 min saved

Kennedy Center removes Shapiro's 'Blue' sculpture, drawing local criticism

The Kennedy Center has removed the 24-foot sculpture 'Blue' by Joel Shapiro from its grounds. The piece, installed in 2019 as part of the The REACH expansion, was deinstalled at the request of the artist's foundation. Local officials expressed sadness over the loss, noting its role as a welcoming fixture and mascot for National Dance Day.

via AP News|

#arts-and-culture #joel-shapiro #kennedy-center

arts-and-culture1 month ago•1 min saved

Kennedy Center Removes Landmark 'Blue' Sculpture Amid Controversial Renovation Push

The Kennedy Center removed Joel Shapiro's 24-foot sculpture 'Blue' from its grounds on September 2, 2026, as part of a broader renovation and rebranding effort under President Donald Trump's influence. The removal required a temporary closure of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway by the National Park Service. While the center described the move as a standard 'deinstallation,' critics and former staff linked it to Trump's push to replace existing art and add his name to the building, sparking legal and public controversy.

via PoPville|

#arts-and-culture #joel-shapiro #kennedy-center

arts-and-culture1 month ago•39 min saved

Kennedy Center Removes Joel Shapiro's 'Blue' Amid Trump-Era Renovation Fight

The Kennedy Center removed Joel Shapiro's 24-foot sculpture 'Blue' from its grounds on September 2, 2026, amid a broader overhaul of the institution. While the Center described the deinstallation as routine and requested by the artist's foundation, critics and former staff link the move to President Trump's efforts to replace existing art and rename the venue. The removal occurred as the administration threatened to demolish the building if renovation plans were blocked, highlighting tensions between public art preservation and political control.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#arts-and-culture #joel-shapiro #kennedy-center

arts-and-culture1 month ago•1 min saved

Kennedy Center Removes Joel Shapiro’s 'Blue' Sculpture Amid Trump-Era Overhaul

The Kennedy Center removed the outdoor sculpture 'Blue' by Joel Shapiro on Wednesday morning. The piece, installed in 2019, was taken down without prior public notice. The move follows a series of leadership changes and renovations at the institution under President Trump’s influence.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#arts-and-culture #joel-shapiro #kennedy-center

crime1 month ago

St. Paul mother and son charged after stolen Suni Lee statue found in apartment

A bronze bust of Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, stolen from Phalen Regional Park in July 2025, was recovered from a St. Paul apartment during a police response to a shooting. Tamica Bazinet and Dashawn Caradine face felony charges for receiving stolen property. Bazinet claims she found the statue in bushes, while Caradine admitted knowing it was in the home for a month. The statue, valued at $6,700, is set to be reinstalled.

via MPR News|

#crime #public-art #ramsey-county

uk2 months ago•5 min saved

Public purse bears Banksy bill of nearly £150k and counting

Taxpayers have spent nearly £150,000 on cleaning and security for three Banksy works, including over £85,000 for a mural at the Royal Courts of Justice, with costs likely to rise as authorities clean, guard the sites, and consider further restoration.

via BBC|

#banksy #cleaning-costs #public-art

arts-and-culture4 months ago•9 min saved

Alice’s Murals Reunited: A WPA-Era Wonderland Preserved in New York

The 16-panel Alice Mural (1938–40) by Abram Champanier, created for Gouverneur Hospital’s pediatric ward as a WPA project, has been fully reassembled after decades of partial restorations and a dramatic 1981 rescue. It is now exhibited in Another Wonderland: Abram Champanier’s Alice Mural at the Museum of the City of New York (June 6–Sept 20), with two lost panels recreated, before a long-term relocation to NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur, highlighting art’s healing role in public hospitals and ongoing philanthropic support.

via The New York Times|

#arts-and-culture #murals #new-york

culture5 months ago•7 min saved

Dallas's Whaling Wall becomes World Cup mural, sparking artist backlash

Dallas is repainting Wyland’s eight-story Whaling Wall 82 in downtown Dallas to create a FIFA World Cup 2026 mural, with the northern corner preserved but most of the eight-story ocean scene covered in blue. The change, described as not an advertisement, has sparked outrage from the artist and Wyland Foundation, who say organizers didn’t notify them and may pursue legal action under the Visual Artists Rights Act to protect the artwork.

via Dallas Observer|

#culture #dallas #public-art

uk-news5 months ago•4 min saved

Banksy installs covert London statue; council says no permit

Banksy quietly erected a new statue on a Waterloo Place plinth in central London, captured in an Instagram video showing a low-loader, traffic cones, and a dawn crew; Westminster City Council says it did not grant permission, but the artwork remains publicly viewable while authorities decide how to proceed.

via BBC|

#banksy #london #public-art

arts5 months ago•179 min saved

Banksy lampoons blind patriotism with new flag-wielding London statue

Banksy has quietly installed a new London statue in Waterloo Place showing a suited man marching with a flag obscuring his face, a piece Banksy confirmed via an Instagram video and with his signature on the plinth. The artwork, interpreted as a critique of blind patriotism, has drawn crowds and fencing by Westminster City Council, with barriers erected but the public still able to view it. The installation comes amid renewed chatter about Banksy’s identity following a Reuters report, fueling discussion about anonymity and the value of his work.

via CNN|

#arts #banksy #london