Despite the rise of authoritarianism on a federal level in the United States, there remains a sliver of hope, especially for those of us in New York City. The city’s first socialist Democrat mayor, Zohran Mamdani, began his tenure with a day-long endurance listening session at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, inviting New Yorkers to voice their concerns, hopes, fears and dreams for the city.
Setting the tone for the following years, this action demonstrates the role that museums can play as sites for public access and collective worldbuilding, in spite of the looming shadow of fascism. The list below reflects art exhibitions at museums and nonprofits that offer similar visions––dancing through the revolution, poetry of the elements, serpents shedding skin, and sanctuaries in the backyard.
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Edra Soto: the place of dwelling
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Curated by: Kevin Moore
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When: January 29, 2026–March 6, 2027
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Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO
Edra Soto presents a newly commissioned sculptural installation for the atrium of Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Responding to the museum’s original architecture, she will incorporate elements from her Catholic upbringing, playing on the tabernacle-like elements of the space. In this installation, Soto considers themes of colonial indoctrination and sacred practice, drawing parallels between museums and churches as sites of greater learning and spiritual discovery.
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