Helly Nahmad is among those pardoned by President Trump in the last hours of his administration.  Nahmad was imprisoned for his part in an illegal gambling ring. “Since his conviction, he has lived an exemplary life and has been dedicated to the well-being of his community,” the White House says.
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NEA Chair Mary Anne Carter has resigned as the Biden administration takes over, the Washington Post reports. “Understanding that the arts play such a crucial role in everyday life. That’s how you expand the arts, broaden the support for arts funding,” she says of her time in the position.
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Tony Oursler speaks with the Hong Kong Tatler this week, as he opens a show in Taiwan.  Television was really a drug, but it was never controlled like a drug. People are realizing the same thing about smartphones,” he says.
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