Arts

Revisiting the 2003 Oscars That Were Held Amid the Iraq War

Three days before the 2003 ceremony, the United States invaded Iraq. Despite pleas to delay the awards, the academy went ahead with what became a politics-suffused evening.Three days before the 2003 ceremony, the United States invaded Iraq. Despite pleas to delay the awards, the academy went ahead with what became a politics-suffused evening. Read More

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A Mercer Labs Exhibit Uses Braille. Is It Accessible to All?

Roy Nachum designed the spectacle-filled Mercer Labs, which he touts as inclusive. But some advocates for blind people say his use of Braille can feel exploitative.Roy Nachum designed the spectacle-filled Mercer Labs, which he touts as inclusive. But some advocates for blind people say his use of Braille can feel exploitative. Read More

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Oscars’ In Memoriam: Academy Honors Aleksei Navalny and Andrea Bocelli Performs

Before paying tribute to the industry figures who died in the past year, a clip of the Russian opposition leader played as an introduction to the segment.Before paying tribute to the industry figures who died in the past year, a clip of the Russian opposition leader played as an introduction to the segment. Read More

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