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SUMMARY:Explicit!!!
DESCRIPTION:Reception Friday\, Apr 25 from 6-8p \nCuchifritos Gallery is very pleased to present Explicit!!!\, featuring new work by NYC-based artist Sue Jeong Ka on view from April 25 through June 21\, 2025. \nExplicit!!! builds on Ka’s ongoing investigation of the censorship practices within the U.S. carceral system\, focusing on publication bans across 26 states. Through her research\, Ka reveals how book censorship operates as a tool of racial\, sexual\, and cultural control. She illuminates biases that specifically target works by marginalized authors\, especially those presenting sexually liberal narratives or culturally non-Western perspectives. \nFor this exhibition\, AAI LES Studio Program alum (2023) Ka presents a series of site-responsive works\, including kinetic sculptures\, large-scale wall installations\, and a public program series that fosters vibrant dialogue among artists\, researchers\, and community members in the Lower East Side and Chinatown. These works invite visitors to reflect not only on prison censorship but also on the broader patterns of content suppression in public education and cultural institutions—systems intricately intertwined with the policing of racial and sexual knowledge. \nThe core of Explicit!!! is Ka’s data analysis of manga—a genre of comics and graphic novels predominantly created by East Asian artists. Across various state prison systems\, manga is frequently classified as “sexually explicit\,” leading to its prohibition in prison libraries and preventing its distribution to incarcerated readers. In parallel\, New York City public schools have removed manga titles like “Assassination Classroom\,” citing moral concerns regarding their content. These acts of censorship—whether in prisons or schools—are not isolated incidents; they embody a broader infrastructure that dictates which stories are acceptable and whose cultural expressions are silenced.
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LOCATION:Cuchifritos Gallery + Project Space
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SUMMARY:ACCESS JRM: Sensory-Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for sensory-friendly hours at the Jackie Robinson Museum\, held on the first Friday afternoon of each month and specially designed for neurodivergent visitors\, including youth and their families\, teens\, and adults. ACCESS JRM Fridays will feature limited general admission for reduced crowds and quieter gallery spaces with exhibit audio reduced or silenced. \nIn addition to our KultureCity resources available at all times\, ACCESS JRM hours will include availability of a dedicated quiet zone and interpretive offerings such as tours\, picture book readings\, and tactile learning opportunities for inclusive exploration. All age groups are welcome! \nACCESS JRM is mostly a self-guided experience and not designed as a drop-off activity. All children and youth ticket holders must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/access-jrm-sensory-friendly-hours/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Jackie Robinson Museum\, 75 Varick Street\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
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SUMMARY:ASL Tour: Breaking the Mold
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200 in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour\, led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet\, explore the evolution of the Brooklyn Museum from a small library to the encyclopedic institution it is today. Discover both legendary masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary works\, and take an inside look at the Museum’s architectural history.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/asl-tour-breaking-the-mold/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Museum\, 200 Eastern Pkwy\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs
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SUMMARY:Met Signs in the Studio—Sargent and Paris
DESCRIPTION:Explore the exhibition Sargent and Paris with teaching artists Debra Cole and Hollie Ecker. Then\, create your own work of art in the studio. For visitors of all ages. \nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition Sargent and Paris. \nFree\, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. \nFor updates on upcoming programs\, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at access@metmuseum.org. \nSee our visitor guidelines. \n \nIn American Sign Language only\, without voice interpretation. Programs with Sign Language are intended primarily for the Deaf community.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/met-signs-in-the-studio-sargent-and-paris/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs,Visitors with Hearing Loss
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Jazz at the Jackie Robinson Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate African American Music Month with a special tribute to the Robinson family’s legendary An Afternoon of Jazz concerts.  This intergenerational program will include tours\, interactive workshops\, and hands-on activities that honor the legacy of the concerts and explore African American music\, past and present. \nWhat’s Happening\nInteractive Jazz Workshop and Performance – great for all ages! \nMuseum Tours – Enjoy a custom-designed gallery tour that will highlight the intersections between Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy and African American music in the 20th century. \nAn Afternoon of Jazz Collection Showcase – Get a peek at posters\, buttons\, photos\, and video clips from the famed Robinson An Afternoon of Jazz concerts. \nHands-on activities\, including making musical instruments \nSensory-friendly Quiet Zone available \nThe Jackie Robinson Museum is Sensory-Inclusive Certified in collaboration with KultureCity®. Learn more about resources available and how to prepare for your visit on our website: https://www.jackierobinsonmuseum.org/visit/.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/an-afternoon-of-jazz-at-the-jackie-robinson-museum/
LOCATION:Jackie Robinson Museum\, 75 Varick Street\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities,Visitors with Mobility Disabilities
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Pride Family Day at the Intrepid Museum
DESCRIPTION:Families of all ages and identities are invited to celebrate Pride through hands-on art and storytelling activities. Guests will explore celebrations of identity aboard Intrepid and learn about the history of LGBTQ+ communities in the Navy. \nActivities are designed for learners of all ages and abilities. All registrants will receive a social narrative in advance to help prepare for the event. \nTeens are encouraged to visit the Teen Corner to create art\, hang out and make friends. \nCurrent and former service members and their families are invited to enjoy a special Military Family Lounge\, featuring light beverages and snacks.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/inclusive-pride-family-day-at-the-intrepid-museum/
LOCATION:Intrepid Museum\, 12th Avenue and 46th Street\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities
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