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Art Basel and UBS Celebrate 30 Years with Landmark Art Events

Art Basel and UBS Celebrate 30 Years with Landmark Art Events

Art News • Jun 13, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Art Basel and UBS are celebrating their 30th anniversary with significant events, including a public commission by artist Petrit Halilaj and exhibitions showcasing their deep involvement in the arts. However, the celebrations are marred by protests over UBS's fossil-fuel investments, prompting both Art Basel and UBS to reaffirm their commitment to sustainability.
Vatican's Missing Bernini Manuscript Recovered in Sting Operation, Suspect Arrested

Vatican's Missing Bernini Manuscript Recovered in Sting Operation, Suspect Arrested

Art News • Jun 12, 2024 • 1 minutes read
Vatican authorities have arrested former employee Alfio Maria Daniele Pergolizzi for attempting to sell a stolen 17th-century manuscript by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, following a sting operation where he received a €120,000 check from Mauro Gambetti. Pergolizzi, currently detained on charges of attempted extortion, is awaiting a decision on indictment by Alessandro Diddi, promoter of justice for the Church.
Centre Pompidou Renovation Faces Financial Challenges and Delays

Centre Pompidou Renovation Faces Financial Challenges and Delays

Art News • Jun 11, 2024 • 2 minutes read
The Centre Pompidou's five-year renovation faces financial challenges, with costs now at €358 million ($383 million) and an additional €207 million ($223 million) needed. Chairman Laurent Le Bon has raised €39 million ($42 million) but must secure €168 million ($180 million) by early 2025, amid governance issues and declining visitor numbers.
Benjamin Vautier (1935-2024): Celebrating the Playful Poet of Fluxus

Benjamin Vautier (1935-2024): Celebrating the Playful Poet of Fluxus

Art News • Jun 10, 2024 • 2 minutes read
The art world mourns Benjamin Vautier, known as Ben, a key figure in the Fluxus movement who passed away on June 5 at 88, shortly after his wife's death. Celebrated for his whimsical and profound text-based artworks, Ben left an indelible mark on French culture and art, blending humor, satire, and reflection, and inspiring generations with his belief that "everything is art."
Art Authentication Disputes Erupt Over Malevich Painting in Paris

Art Authentication Disputes Erupt Over Malevich Painting in Paris

Art News • Jun 7, 2024 • 2 minutes read
In January, a disputed painting attributed to Kazimir Malevich was presented as authentic at a private event at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, despite experts previously deeming it a fake and listing it on the Art Loss Register. Co2Bit Technologies, which recently purchased the painting, disputed these claims, but their verification methods have been questioned, further complicating the painting's provenance and authenticity.
Adobe Faces Backlash from Ansel Adams Trust Over AI Art

Adobe Faces Backlash from Ansel Adams Trust Over AI Art

Art News • Jun 6, 2024 • 1 minutes read
The Ansel Adams Trust criticized Adobe for selling AI-generated images mimicking Adams’s style, violating Adobe Stock’s terms of use. Despite Adobe's removal of the content, the trust called for proactive prevention of IP misuse, highlighting ongoing frustrations in the creative sector regarding AI in art.
The Ace Gallery Scandal: Chrismas Found Guilty of Embezzlement

The Ace Gallery Scandal: Chrismas Found Guilty of Embezzlement

Art News • Jun 5, 2024 • 1 minutes read
Douglas Chrismas, founder of Ace Gallery in Los Angeles, has been found guilty of embezzling over $260,000, culminating in a tumultuous career marked by allegations of financial misconduct. Facing accusations of diverting funds from Ace Gallery's bankruptcy estate to the Ace Museum, Chrismas now awaits sentencing.
French Culture Minister Advocates for Stricter Laws Against Art Activism

French Culture Minister Advocates for Stricter Laws Against Art Activism

Art News • Jun 4, 2024 • 2 minutes read
The defacement of Monet's painting by a Riposte Alimentaire activist prompted Culture Minister Rachida Dati to advocate for tougher laws against such vandalism. This incident has reignited debates about the boundaries of protest and artistic expression in France, raising questions about the balance between protecting cultural heritage and upholding freedom of expression.
Phillips Hong Kong: Basquiat's Work Sells for $12.6 Million

Phillips Hong Kong: Basquiat's Work Sells for $12.6 Million

Art News • Jun 3, 2024 • 1 minutes read
Basquiat's Native Carrying Some Guns, Bibles, Amorites on Safari sold for $12.6 million at a Phillips auction in Hong Kong, exceeding its low estimate, marking the season's highest sale. This follows the $46.5 million sale of Untitled (ELMAR) in New York, with the Hong Kong auction totaling $26.8 million and featuring notable works by Banksy and Yayoi Kusama.
600 Looted Artifacts Returned to Italy by US

600 Looted Artifacts Returned to Italy by US

Art News • May 31, 2024 • 3 minutes read
Italy has received 600 looted antiquities valued at $65 million from the United States, including coins, mosaics, manuscripts, and statues, following an extensive investigation. This repatriation underscores efforts to combat illegal trafficking and return cultural artifacts to their rightful owners.

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