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Pink Thing of The Day: F*ck ICE Earrings By Prince Peacock

fuck ice earrings by prince peacock photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

On the streets of America, protest often shows up in plain sight — emblazoned across T-shirts, scrawled onto signs, pinned to jackets as badges of resistance. But what about making that statement in jewelry? Why not let it swing boldly from your ears? I first spotted these colorful, unapologetic Fuck ICE earrings on the Instagram account of artist and designer Prince Peacock, whose work I’ve followed since Flame Con in 2019. With their wildly topical message dangling from your lobes, there’s no mistaking the intent: stand up to unlawful oppression and defend your rights — and the rights of others. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: F*ck ICE Earrings By Prince Peacock

Pink Thing Of The Day: Activist in Inflatable Pink Axolotl Costume

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Photos By Gail

This week’s Pink Thing of the Day spotlights one of the most delightfully unexpected protest accessories we spotted at the No Kings Rally held in NYC last October: an Inflatable Pink Axolotl Costume, worn proudly by a demonstrator. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Activist in Inflatable Pink Axolotl Costume

Celebrate July 4th By Standing Up for Democracy

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Image By Openai

It’s hard to feel festive this Fourth of July when so much of what we love about this country is under attack. But real patriotism means standing up for what’s right. The true spirit of liberty lives in resistance.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Alex Da Corte’s Soft Power BillBoard

soft power billboard by alex da corte photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

If you happened to strolled along the High Line sometime between March 11th and May 31st, you may have noticed something striking floating above 10th Avenue at 18th Street: a familiar, fuchsia feline lounging with purpose.  Soft Power was the latest billboard installation by acclaimed contemporary artist Alex Da Corte, and it turned heads for all the right reasons.

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Modern Art Monday Presents: Corita Kent I Should Be Able to Love My Country and Still Love Justice

i should be able to love my country photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

Corita Kent (19181986), also known in the Catholic Church as Sister Mary Corita, incorporated a range of refereces into her silkscreen prints, spanning pop culture imagery and song lyrics, biblical allusions and literary conceits.
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