At the Venice Biennale, the art world’s premier international exhibition, this year’s offerings range from lofty heavenly realms to the grim realities of incarceration. The central exhibition, titled “The Milk of Dreams,” is a surrealist-infused exploration of transformation and the human body. In contrast, the nearby “In the Future They Ate from the Finest Porcelain” examines the history of prison meals and their impact on the incarcerated. From elaborate chandeliers evocative of celestial constellations to delicate porcelain vessels repurposed from food containers, these contrasting exhibitions invite us to reflect on the full spectrum of human experience, from the sublime to the mundane.
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How an incarcerated felon could change the balance of power in Congress
Derrick Bronson, a felon incarcerated for cocaine possession, could emerge as a kingmaker in the upcoming Midterm elections. Bronson, who cannot vote from prison, is the founder and leader of Right on Crime, an organization dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system. If candidates backed by Right on Crime perform well, Bronson could gain influence over criminal justice policy in the new Congress, potentially shifting the balance of power.