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# The week in art as resistance
- URL: https://www.artofresistance.space/weekly062626/
- Published: 2026-06-26T00:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-03T12:48:32.000Z
- Description: This newsletter is all about making art as resistance, providing inspiration, ideas, and more. In this issue: Is AI a smokescreen? ⚡️
- Author: Amy Lee Lillard
- Tags: Art of Resistance Newsletter

Happy Friday! 

This newsletter is all about making art as resistance, providing inspiration, ideas, and more.

In this issue: The trick of AI, pop-up truths, and more ⚡️

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### Is AI a smokescreen? 

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As creatives lament and fear AI as something that will replace us, The Autistic Burnout gives us a really thoughtful idea: what if AI is just an excuse for capitalism to do its thing?

[Read the article](https://theautisticburnout.substack.com/p/ai-is-a-smokescreen-for-the-salary?r=9fzik)

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### Pop-up Truth

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/50/df50bdc6-373f-4552-8c99-66e5b9a1f803/content/images/2026/06/imrs-copy.jpg)

Sometimes the strongest protest is the truth. And in DC and other cities, the Trump and Epstein pop-up exhibit is showcasing the impact behind the files, with print-outs, art, and timelines. 

[Read and see](https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/06/11/an-epstein-files-pop-up-exhibit-leaves-some-visitors-tears/?ref=artofresistance.space)

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### Linkapalooza

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/50/df50bdc6-373f-4552-8c99-66e5b9a1f803/content/images/2026/06/leggodt_pic-GXGepX-HiqE-unsplash.jpg)

**I'm reading:** Old magazines. I'm sorting through massive piles I've kept of Entertainment Weekly and Bust magazines from 1998 on!

**I'm watching:** [The Pitt](https://www.hbomax.com/shows/pitt-2024/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf?ref=artofresistance.space)[. ](https://www.hbomax.com/shows/half-man/35000130-8f39-4171-aacf-90b41a95faa3?ref=artofresistance.space)I finally gave in to the hype… and burned through two seasons in about a week.

**I'm listening to:** [Queer the Music podcast](https://pod.link/1722154700?ref=artofresistance.space). Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters talks to queer musicians about iconic songs, like [Perfume Genius](https://mixtapefm.substack.com/p/queen-perfume-genius), John Cameron Mitchell, and Pet Shop Boys.

**I'm sharing:**

- [VJay Bombs hits DC](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ5TUrmRtT2/?ref=artofresistance.space)
- [Why is it so hard to be still? ](https://bonefolderpress.substack.com/p/why-is-it-so-hard-to-be-still?r=9fzik)
- [Free zines, posters, and more to print and paper your community](https://crimethinc.com/tools?ref=artofresistance.space)
- [The first art parade in LA](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-06-21/puppets-performers-politics-filled-streets-at-lacmas-first-ever-art-parade?ref=artofresistance.space)
- [French women reclaim the streets of Paris with art](https://www.cnn.com/videos/arts/2021/03/08/paris-street-art-melissa-bell-pkg-intl-ldn-vpx.cnn?ref=artofresistance.space)

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### MoreMoreMore

🎙️[LISTEN TO THE PODCAST](https://pod.link/1828763111?ref=artofresistance.space): Get empowered with the Art of Resistance Podcast[ ](https://www.rebelyellcreative.com/diy-autivist-autistic-adhd-creative?ref=artofresistance.space)

[🦄 ](https://www.rebelyellcreative.com/diy-autivist-autistic-adhd-creative?ref=artofresistance.space)[EXPLORE THE RESISTANCE LIBRARY](https://www.artofresistance.space/resistance-library/): Guides, resources, and recommended reading

📚 [GET ART FROM AMY](https://www.amyleelillard.com/?ref=artofresistance.space): Books and music for your lists

📋 [READ THE GUIDE](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/879hrknsse6s9rzpmn7tk/40-Ways-to-Make-Art-as-Resistance-Rebel-Yell-Creative.pdf?rlkey=js5n0uw79auocbtpwd38lqm56&dl=0&ref=artofresistance.space): 40 Ways to Make Art as Resistance

🤖 SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE PROJECTS! [Email me](mailto:amyleelillard@proton.me)

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### See you next week! 

P.S. A [recent gem from MixtapeFM](https://mixtapefm.substack.com/p/bowie-boys-keep-swinging), in which I finally give in to my Bowie obsession. 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/50/df50bdc6-373f-4552-8c99-66e5b9a1f803/content/images/2026/06/14224127092024_6caf85fa09e0642959e62c753d9a2f18236eb1da.jpg)