Daily Archives: September 27, 2010

Sao Paulo Is Burning: The Spectre of Politics at the Biennial

Sao Paulo is Burning: The Spectre of Politics at the Biennial “The 29th Sao Paulo Biennial is anchored in the idea that it is impossible to separate art and politics.” In view of the events of the past 48 hours, … Continue reading

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Khimki: The Town Where You’re Guilty until Proven Innocent

http://tupikin.livejournal.com/523957.html Judge Galanova Has Revoked the Presumption of Innocence This morning, Judge Svetlana B. Galanova, the temporary acting chair of the Khimki Municipal Court, ruled that social activist Alexei Gaskarov should be kept in police custody for another two months. … Continue reading

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International Solidarity with the Khimki Hostages: The Campaign Continues

We were about to publish a summary of the recent international days of action in solidarity with Alexei Gaskarov and Maxim Solopov issued by the Campaign for the Release of Khimki Hostages, when we received word that this morning the … Continue reading

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