The airport took the work down after it “received a lot of negative feedback from Elvis fans,” including “a small number of comments” that referred to artist Tommy Kha’s race.
Elaine Velie
Elaine Velie is a writer from New Hampshire living in Brooklyn. She studied Art History and Russian at Middlebury College and is interested in art's role in history, culture, and politics.
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From Ancient Egypt to Teotihuacán, Centuries-Old Palettes Illuminate the Role of the Painter
Despite all of the ancient painted objects in our museums, it’s rare to see an actual paint set.
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Visual Propaganda of Hate Groups Is on the Rise in America
While their numbers decline, hate and anti-government groups have found their way into American mainstream politics, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Thousands of Russian Artists Denounce Invasion in Open Letter
More than 17,000 artists and cultural workers sounded the message: “No to War!”
