Drawing on Sarah Schulman’s The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity, this conversation explores how cultural institutions and artist-run spaces can move beyond symbolic gestures to enact meaningful—and often risky—forms of solidarity. At a moment of intensifying censorship and political pressure, Schulman and Kalaija Mallery will consider how institutions might confront their own myths, embrace imperfection, and build coalitions capable of real change.
Read MoreDrawing on Sarah Schulman’s The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity, this conversation explores how cultural institutions and artist-run spaces can move beyond symbolic gestures to enact meaningful—and often risky—forms of solidarity. At a moment of intensifying censorship and political pressure, Schulman and Kalaija Mallery will consider how institutions might confront their own myths, embrace imperfection, and build coalitions capable of real change.
Read MoreAug 20 - 31, 2025
Read MoreAlice Longyu Gao performs their most loved songs from their debut trilogy at The Luminary on April 29, 2025.
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Read MoreThe Luminary partners with Five Dolla Cam to offer monthly recurring figure drawing sessions, on the third Saturday of each month.
Read MoreFriday, December 20th, from 5-10pm
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