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culture1 year ago•6 min saved

"Commemorating the 125,000 Names of Japanese American WWII Detainees: A Solemn Monument"

The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles has unveiled a solemn monument listing over 125,000 names of individuals detained in incarceration camps during World War II, providing a poignant tribute to those affected by Executive Order 9066. The monument, called "Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration," includes a sacred book, a website for additional information, and light installations at incarceration sites. The project aims to honor and bring dignity to those who were targeted by the government, shedding light on a dark chapter in American history and providing a space for reflection and remembrance for survivors and their descendants.

via The Associated Press|

#culture #incarceration-camps #japanese-american

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Hungary Fires Museum Director for LGBT Content in Exhibition

The director of Hungary's National Museum, Laszlo Simon, was dismissed after allowing children to visit an exhibition featuring LGBT content, in violation of the country's laws banning the "promotion of homosexuality" to minors. The exhibition, titled 'Home for the Golden Gays', showcased the lives of LGBT individuals in the Philippines. The far-right Mi Hazank party launched a government inquiry, citing the 2021 law, and Minister for Culture and Innovation Janos Csak announced Simon's dismissal for failing to comply with legal obligations. The museum argued that it had included an age restriction notice on its website but had no means to verify visitors' ages. Hungary's parliament passed the law earlier this year, prohibiting the inclusion of gay people in educational material or TV shows accessible to those under 18.

via WION|

#dismissal #homophobic-laws #human-rights

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Hungary's National Museum Director Fired for LGBTQ+ Content in World Press Photo Exhibition

The director of the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, Laszlo L. Simon, has been fired by Hungary's cultural minister for allegedly failing to comply with a law that prohibits the display of LGBTQ+ content to minors. The dismissal came after the government deemed that five photos in the World Press Photo exhibition violated the law. The museum had restricted access to the exhibition to visitors over 18. The director, a member of Hungary's ruling party, denied deliberately violating the law and expressed his disagreement with the decision. The controversial law has faced criticism from the European Union, with legal action initiated by 15 member countries.

via ABC News|

#controversy #freedom-of-expression #hungary

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Hungary Fires Museum Director Over Failure to Enforce LGBT Exhibition Restrictions

The director of Hungary's National Museum, Laszlo Simon, was dismissed by the government for allowing under-18s to visit a World Press Photo exhibition featuring images of LGBT people, in violation of laws banning the "promotion of homosexuality" to minors. The exhibition had sparked controversy, with a far-right party launching a government inquiry. The museum argued that it had no right to ask for ID to determine visitors' age but included a message on its website discouraging under-18s from attending. The dismissal comes amid criticism of Hungary's laws on homosexuality by the EU and human rights groups.

via The Guardian|

#controversy #hungary #lgbt-rights

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Monet Painting Vandalized by Climate Activists in Stockholm Museum

Two climate activists, wearing T-shirts with the logo of the environmental organization Återställ Våtmarker, smeared red paint on a Monet painting on display at the National Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. The painting is being inspected by museum conservators to determine whether there is any damage. The two women have been arrested and charged with suspicion of serious damage. The incident follows a wave of climate protests at museums and art institutions in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The National Museum in Stockholm opposes actions that risk damaging works of art.

via ARTnews|

#arts-and-culture #climate-activism #monet

art-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Monet artwork vandalized by environment activists in Stockholm museum.

Two activists from the organization Aterstall Vatmarker (Restore Wetlands) smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass of Claude Monet's painting "The Artist's Garden at Giverny" on display at Stockholm's National Museum. The painting is being inspected for damage. The police arrested two women, and the crime is classified as aggravated vandalism. The National Museum's acting director general condemned the attack on cultural heritage.

via CNN|

#activism #art-and-culture #claude-monet

arts-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Climate Activists Vandalize Monet Painting in Stockholm Museum

Environment activists from Aterstall Vatmarker smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass on a Monet painting at Stockholm's National Museum. The painting, "The Artist's Garden at Giverny," is being examined by the museum's curators to see if there has been any damage. The activists claimed that a climate catastrophe is also a health crisis, and accused the Swedish government of not respecting its international climate commitments. The museum expressed opposition to actions that risk damaging works of art. Two women were arrested in connection with the incident.

via France 24|

#arts-and-culture #artwork-damage #climate-change