Robert Bitzan
@rbitzan.bsky.social
Arts wonk, education, human services, and arts fundraiser--retired. Let's bring America to its senses--one post at a time.
For activist artists; Petlin remains an inspiration. His material usage and technique is stunning!
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Irving Petlin’s Haunted Visions of History
In his paintings and pastels, the artist-activist turned to symbolism, metaphor, and memory to convey a world where savagery and distress are rampant.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
For activist artists; Petlin remains an inspiration. His material usage and technique is stunning!
hyperallergic.com/1000614/irvi...
hyperallergic.com/1000614/irvi...
As far as I can tell, the only people suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome are the Corporate Media…
March 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As far as I can tell, the only people suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome are the Corporate Media…
Cheeto is seeking revenge; Muskrat is ripping us off. Who's in charge of innovation and economic growth??
March 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Cheeto is seeking revenge; Muskrat is ripping us off. Who's in charge of innovation and economic growth??
Low Blows in the Oval Tina Brown in her Devilish Premiere... open.substack.com/pub/tinabrow...
Low Blows in the Oval
One of the lowest moments was JD Vance’s Goodfellas groin-kick of “Just say thank you…Have you said thank you once?”
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March 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Low Blows in the Oval Tina Brown in her Devilish Premiere... open.substack.com/pub/tinabrow...
FAILED STATE Here's the perfect altnerative to listening to our Grifter-in-Chief, tonight....
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FAILED STATE
Do not watch Putin's puppet relentlessly lie in front of Congress Tuesday night; and the REAL state of our union right now ...
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March 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
FAILED STATE Here's the perfect altnerative to listening to our Grifter-in-Chief, tonight....
open.substack.com/pub/dearlste...
open.substack.com/pub/dearlste...
The Artist's Duty
It's a short read for a Sunday morning...but it resonates!
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It's a short read for a Sunday morning...but it resonates!
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The Artist's Duty
By: Kenneth Patchen
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March 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Artist's Duty
It's a short read for a Sunday morning...but it resonates!
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It's a short read for a Sunday morning...but it resonates!
open.substack.com/pub/poeticou...
COURSE CORRECTION
A paralyzed Congress may leave us no alternative. open.substack.com/pub/dearlste...
A paralyzed Congress may leave us no alternative. open.substack.com/pub/dearlste...
COURSE CORRECTION
Any Democrat who is not fighting right now needs to get the hell out of our way ...
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March 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
COURSE CORRECTION
A paralyzed Congress may leave us no alternative. open.substack.com/pub/dearlste...
A paralyzed Congress may leave us no alternative. open.substack.com/pub/dearlste...
Zelenskyy Meets With Russian Agent
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Zelenskyy Meets With Russian Agent
“It was important to communicate with someone who speaks for Putin," the Ukrainian said.
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February 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Zelenskyy Meets With Russian Agent
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What in the name of civility was that childish tirade about? Both elected idiots need to face impeachment inquiries. If the current Secretary of State doesn't resign, there is no hope for him. My biggest worry is that major media will give it the Fox News Treatment and minimize and SANEitize it.
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What in the name of civility was that childish tirade about? Both elected idiots need to face impeachment inquiries. If the current Secretary of State doesn't resign, there is no hope for him. My biggest worry is that major media will give it the Fox News Treatment and minimize and SANEitize it.
The MAGA/GOP idea that the churches should fund and run all the social services, instead of local, state, and Federal governments is laughable, at best--especially the Christian Nationalists and other less threatening Fundies. It won't happen, folks.
February 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The MAGA/GOP idea that the churches should fund and run all the social services, instead of local, state, and Federal governments is laughable, at best--especially the Christian Nationalists and other less threatening Fundies. It won't happen, folks.
Money not only talks, but screams in a very high-pitched voice...
BREAKING: SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national who sent Trump millions open.substack.com/pub/populari...
BREAKING: SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national who sent Trump millions open.substack.com/pub/populari...
BREAKING: SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national who sent Trump millions
In December, Popular Information reported that Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun purchased $30 million in crypto tokens from World Liberty Financial (WLF), a new venture backed by President Donal...
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February 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Money not only talks, but screams in a very high-pitched voice...
BREAKING: SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national who sent Trump millions open.substack.com/pub/populari...
BREAKING: SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national who sent Trump millions open.substack.com/pub/populari...
This won't make many people happy...the shi*show continues in the art world...
Documenta Adopts Widely Criticized Definition of Antisemitism hyperallergic.com/988255/docum...
Documenta Adopts Widely Criticized Definition of Antisemitism hyperallergic.com/988255/docum...
Documenta Adopts Widely Criticized Definition of Antisemitism
The embattled organization’s new code of conduct effectively stifles scrutiny of the Israeli state.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This won't make many people happy...the shi*show continues in the art world...
Documenta Adopts Widely Criticized Definition of Antisemitism hyperallergic.com/988255/docum...
Documenta Adopts Widely Criticized Definition of Antisemitism hyperallergic.com/988255/docum...
America Can’t Look Away — Weegee: Society of the Spectacle at the International Center of Photography hyperallergic.com/984342/weege...
America Can’t Look Away — “Weegee: Society of the Spectacle” at the International Center of Photography
The exhibition revisits Weegee’s bold, boundary-pushing perspective and pioneering role in photographing spectacle. On view in NYC.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
America Can’t Look Away — Weegee: Society of the Spectacle at the International Center of Photography hyperallergic.com/984342/weege...
We are having so much fun in (Pre)Cheetoland. (Real)Men’s Cologne; virtual money; and a Cabinet of Billionaires—we are so damned lucky.
December 9, 2024 at 12:39 AM
We are having so much fun in (Pre)Cheetoland. (Real)Men’s Cologne; virtual money; and a Cabinet of Billionaires—we are so damned lucky.
Anticipation is high; observations are nigh; never end with a sigh; a great forum we figh... There is much promise in this effort!
November 16, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Anticipation is high; observations are nigh; never end with a sigh; a great forum we figh... There is much promise in this effort!
Anticipation of things to be read and observations to be made. Keep it real, people; there are so few options that are...
November 16, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Anticipation of things to be read and observations to be made. Keep it real, people; there are so few options that are...