Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary; Speed Museum Returns Native Artifacts
In a surprising turn of events, Florida's Angie Nixon has emerged victorious in the Democratic Senate primary, securing 56% of the votes against retired US Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, who raised $16 million compared to Nixon's under $1 million. Nixon is set to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the upcoming November election. She champions universal healthcare, critiques Israel's actions in Gaza, and promotes Black arts and culture. Additionally, Nixon co-founded a Jacksonville bookstore and community art space and collaborated with her daughter on a comic book. Meanwhile, the Speed Art Museum plans to return 24 Native American artifacts to the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and the MIT List Visual Arts Center has added nine pieces to its Student Lending Collection.
Key facts
- Angie Nixon won the Florida Democratic Senate primary with 56% of the vote, defeating Alex Vindman.
- Nixon's campaign raised less than $1 million, while Vindman had $16 million in backing.
- Nixon will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November general election.
- Nixon co-founded a bookstore and community art space in Jacksonville dedicated to Black culture and local artists.
- The Speed Art Museum will return 24 Native American artifacts to the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma.
- The MIT List Visual Arts Center added nine works to its Student Lending Collection, including pieces by Jennie C. Jones and Nayland Blake.
- A new book on Haroutiun Galentz examines color in his psychological portraits, created after he lost his parents during the Armenian Genocide.
- The art community mourns Bou Meng, Mary Heilmann, and Kumantjayi (Walala) Tjapaltjarri.
Entities
Artists
- Angie Nixon
- Alex Vindman
- Ashley Moody
- Fred Mosqueda
- Jennie C. Jones
- Nayland Blake
- Haroutiun Galentz
- Bou Meng
- Mary Heilmann
- Kumantjayi (Walala) Tjapaltjarri
- Juan O'Gorman
- Valentina Di Liscia
Institutions
- Speed Art Museum
- MIT List Visual Arts Center
- Atlas Obscura
- Asian Cultural Council
- Hyperallergic
Locations
- Florida
- Jacksonville
- Kentucky
- Oklahoma
- Mexico City
- United States