Arts - 3 Novembre 2019 Bella Ciao: A “Kurdish Anthem” Made in Italy, Has Become a Global Sensation Since Trump acceded to Erdogan’s request that he withdraw American troops from Syria, a decision which has cleared the way for the removal of the Kurds, if not their extermination, “Bella Ciao” becomes the sound track of infamy. It is the song of betrayal by an unreliable ally, the last turn on a sad history of re-purposing. The deaths of Kurds fighting for self-governance will be anything but a "bella ciao".
Arts - 30 Agosto 2019 Rubin Museum Exhibit: “Clapping with Stones: Art and Acts of Resistance” Ten artists confront identity, history and heritage in a multi-media exhibit, and try to deliver ways of understanding the world when truth is censored, borders are closed, mobility is obstructed, and civil liberties are being upturned daily.