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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · 1d

Weird to feel excited about anything these days, but grateful to have the "distraction" of working on a project I deeply believe in. Thanks to Getty for supporting books about women artists and excited to (eventually) see 'Structure and Flow: The Life/Work of Claire Falkenstein' out in the world!

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Michael Lobel @mlobelart.bsky.social · 24d

Sitting here wondering how familiar the Waiting for Godot set designer is with work of inimitable postwar sculptor Lee Bontecou

Set design with two actors seated on circular ring with dark void at center

Abstract image composed around dark circular void at center

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please tell me again how AI and Crypto is the future and totally justifiable…

ProPublica @propublica.org · Sep 7

Nearly 6 billion people live in the 101 countries that a recent study has identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — signaling enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability.

By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social

“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat

A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.

www.propublica.org

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · Sep 7

Taste of Chicago, in the great American city called “a hellhole” by a gangster President.

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Lady Topham Catt @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social · Sep 7

Still there. As of yesterday, at least. No telling what’s happened since, as I’ve been told that this majestic city is also somehow a hellhole.

Color photo of part of Chicago’s distinctive skyline, including the mf’n SEARS TOWER scraping the skies above. Taken from quite a distance, trees, power lines and other buildings complete the cityscape, all framed by clouds so low and fluffy they look like a toddler’s cotton ball art project.

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Sep 4

Was literally at Art Omi yesterday admiring his lovely work there

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Sep 2

Flag of the greatest city in the world, Chicago (that doesn’t want National Guard troops), depicting three white horizontal stripes, two blue stripes and four stars

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 22

Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.

As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

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David Platzker / Specific Object @specificobject.com · Aug 22

We've reached the "Degenerate Art" stage of this Nazi administration. www.artnews.com/art-news/new...

White House Targets Specific Artworks at Smithsonian, Including Painting of Refugees and Fauci Portrait

The White House listed artworks at Smithsonian museums that it denounced, including a painting of refugees, a Fauci portrait, and more.

www.artnews.com

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Aug 20

I know this is way besides the point but that SUIT tho... 👀

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Aug 20

What the what?!
‘One of the most notable tools is the AI grader agent, which Grammarly says can provide feedback based on uploaded course details and “publicly available” information about the instructor.’

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Aug 19

I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days last week at Detroit's Hart Plaza, designed by Isamu Noguchi--a powerful reminder of the immense power and pleasure of public art (and huge props to the city for getting the fountain back up and running!)

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Aug 12

Sigh. Just endless sigh.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Aug 12

BREAKING WSJ:

The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Exclusive | White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision

Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

www.wsj.com

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Aug 7

Perusing archival photos of 'Sculpture by Harry Bertoia' (1975) at the Art Institute of Chicago and sort of losing it over the ashtrays placed on the benches (also so grateful to institutions, in this case @artinstitutechi.bsky.social for making exhibition archival materials available online!)

Black and white photograph of an exhibition of sculptures by the artist Harry Bertoia in a lower level gallery at the Art Institute of Chicago taken in 1975. In the foreground are marble ashtrays sitting on the top of three stone benches with

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Jul 31

totally. I just don't have a lot of faith at the moment that the GSA (or what is left of it) will actually do it!

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Jul 31

When the Lines in Four Directions was suddenly removed from its downtown setting, concerns were raised about the sculpture’s whereabouts. Now the U.S. General Services Administration says the piece deteriorated and needed a complete rebuild.