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ANDY HEDGECOCK relishes two exhibitions that blur the boundaries between art and community engagement
Daniel Lind-Ramos, Ensamblajes, Nottingham Contemporary [Jade Vowles]

Allan Weber, My Order 
★★★★★, Nottingham Contemporary

Daniel Lind-Ramos, Ensamblajes 
★★★★★, Nottingham Contemporary

 

DONALD TRUMP’s philistinism is apparent in his fondness for self-aggrandising kitsch, but the Kennedy Center putsch — in which Trump unilaterally installed himself as chair of Washington DC’s temple of the fine arts — suggests an understanding that culture can shape the national psyche.

Perhaps we should expect further co-option of performing arts institutions in support of the MAGA cause. Will the list of Trump-approved artists be limited to Confederate flag flaunter Kid Rock, swastika T-shirt pusher Kanye West and deportation cheerleader Ted Nugent?

Allan Weber, My Order, Nottingham Contemporary. Credit: Jade Vowles
Daniel Lind-Ramos, Ensamblajes, Nottingham Contemporary. Credit: Jade Vowles
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