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Harvard Art Museums is hosting an exhibition titled 'The Way We Never Were' that critically examines the American Professional Photographers Collection. The show argues that mid-20th-century commercial photography constructed an idealized, exclusionary narrative of postwar life, masking the era's social tensions and racial segregation. Featuring approximately 70 images, the exhibit runs until May 2027.
Recent ancient DNA studies are overturning the long-held archaeological assumption that prehistoric women held little power. Genetic evidence now confirms that women in Neolithic and Iron Age societies often held high status, controlled land rights, and led communities, challenging 19th-century biases that minimized their roles.
The article discusses the implications of using transformers in machine learning, particularly in education and healthcare. It raises concerns about the potential alienation of human intellect and the dangers of entrusting such powerful technology to a narrow group of corporations and technical elites. The author also explores the historical roots of connectionist AI and its ties to the division of labor, emphasizing the need to find alternatives to the dominant paths of technical development.
"Southern/Modern" at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens presents a revisionist view of Southern art, challenging the perception of isolation and showcasing the region's contributions to modern art. The exhibition features over 100 paintings and prints by artists who worked below the Mason-Dixon Line between 1913 and 1956, highlighting a stylistic evolution comparable to that seen in major art institutions. The artworks explore social history and artistic experimentation, with a focus on the South's response to its haunted past. The exhibition also emphasizes the global and porous nature of art, showcasing the work of Black artists alongside their white counterparts.