Cassidy James   May 11, 2024

White people in ski town: “Dear Native American, please come paint art about the struggle of native peoples.”

Lakota artist: *Paints a piece referencing Palestine, with proceeds supporting the UN Crisis Relief Fund*

White people in ski town: “Stay in your lane!” *Revokes residency program*

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/10/danielle-seewalker-artist-residency-gaza-vail/

#Colorado #Palestine #Gaza #Israel

Vail abruptly cancels residency program with Lakota artist Danielle SeeWalker

The town rescinded SeeWalker's residency after town residents complained about a painting referencing Gaza

The Colorado Sun
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Town manager Russell Forrest said "We didn't want public funds connected to a project about a polarizing geopolitical issue that is still playing out."

Ah, so your interest in Native Americans was purely exploitative and you are deluded in thinking there are no polarizing geopolitical issues still playing out with them, ok Russell, got it 🙄

Jesus fucking Christ

May 11, 2024 at 7:12pmWeb
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> town manager

Lmao