Weekly Round Up of the Week of the September 20
/The Producer’s picks for this week’s news relevant to the photography, art, design and production industries
Artists Nationwide Unite Against the Trump Administration
Fall of Freedom is a new initiative mobilizing the cultural community to lead acts of “creative resistance” against authoritarian forces.
Photos Capture Millions Marching in Epic “No Kings” Protests
Artists and photographers immortalized the moment, countering the normalization of state violence with a clear picture of dissent.
The Art at the Heart of the Nationwide No Kings Protests
Demonstrators nationwide joined No Kings rallies protesting President Trump, carrying handmade signs and artist-designed visuals that defined the movement’s stand against alleged authoritarianism.
Protest art draws from a powerful legacy of subversion and expression
Art as protest takes many forms, from public art installations and underground zines to parody — all created to make sense of the world and share a message.
Learning from the past: how historical tariffs have impacted the art market
As data from the last 150 years show, a market that thrives on free trade will have to diversify to survive.
Aliens, turkeys, astronauts, and more: The costumes of the CT 'No Kings' protests
Several attendees could be spotted wearing costumes at Connecticut protests, inspired by Portland protestors who made national news. Their efforts, dubbed "Operation Inflation," were meant to "deflate the tensions surrounding the protests."