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Billie Eilish's Viral Louvre Stunt: The Shocking Truth Behind the Hoax

Billie Eilish's Viral Louvre Stunt: The Shocking Truth Behind the Hoax

Art news • May 21, 2024 • 2 minutes read
A viral video that seemingly promoted Billie Eilish's new album at the Louvre was revealed to be a digitally altered hoax. The video misled viewers into believing a spectacular projection had occurred at the famous museum.
Mystery Package Returns Lost 17th-Century Tiles to a Polish Museum

Mystery Package Returns Lost 17th-Century Tiles to a Polish Museum

Art news • May 17, 2024 • 2 minutes read
An anonymous package from Canada containing 12 lost 17th-century Dutch tiles has been received by the Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw. These tiles, which were stolen during World War II, are now on display in a temporary exhibition at the museum.
Australia's Richest Woman Demands National Gallery Remove Her Portrait

Australia's Richest Woman Demands National Gallery Remove Her Portrait

Art news • May 16, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest woman, has requested the National Gallery of Australia to remove an "unflattering" portrait of her by Aboriginal artist Vincent Namatjira. The gallery declined, emphasizing the importance of public dialogue about their collection and displays.
King Charles III's First Portrait Draws Mixed Reactions Online

King Charles III's First Portrait Draws Mixed Reactions Online

Art news • May 15, 2024 • 2 minutes read
King Charles III unveiled his first official portrait as king at Buckingham Palace, a bold painting by Jonathan Yeo featuring a striking red background and a symbolic butterfly representing his transformation. The portrait, which drew mixed reactions online for its modern style and color choice, will be displayed at the Philip Mould Gallery before moving to Draper's Hall in London.
Artists and Curators Rally Behind Palais de Tokyo Amid Criticisms of 'Wokeism'

Artists and Curators Rally Behind Palais de Tokyo Amid Criticisms of 'Wokeism'

Art news • May 14, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Nearly 200 artists, curators, and critics have supported the Palais de Tokyo after a patron denounced the museum for a Palestine-related exhibition, claiming it promoted "wokeism." The support came through an open letter published in Le Monde, emphasizing the importance of freedom for cultural institutions to engage in the exchange of ideas.
Christie’s Website Down Following Cyberattack Ahead of Key Spring Auctions

Christie’s Website Down Following Cyberattack Ahead of Key Spring Auctions

Art news • May 13, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Just days before its major spring auctions, Christie's auction house experienced a cyberattack that brought down its website, redirecting users to a temporary page with contact details. The incident has disrupted preparations for the auctions, including the sale of significant artworks like a Monet painting and a Basquiat piece, highlighting the increasing cyber vulnerabilities in the art market.
Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre

Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre

Art news • May 10, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Two members of Riposte Alimentaire were arrested after protesting at the Louvre by placing stickers around the recently restored "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix...
This Month, the Prado in Madrid Will Unveil a Recently Discovered Caravaggio

This Month, the Prado in Madrid Will Unveil a Recently Discovered Caravaggio

Art news • May 7, 2024 • 2 minutes read
A painting nearly sold at auction for $1,600 three years ago has been identified as a lost masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The Prado in Spain has announced that this painting, titled Ecce Homo, will be publicly displayed for the first time on May 27...
Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87

Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87

Art news • May 6, 2024 • 9 minutes read
Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...
Director of 'All of Us Strangers' Set to Bring Leonardo da Vinci to the Hollywood Scene

Director of 'All of Us Strangers' Set to Bring Leonardo da Vinci to the Hollywood Scene

Art news • May 3, 2024 • 2 minutes read
Leonardo da Vinci's life will soon grace the silver screen in a biopic directed by Andrew Haigh, backed by Universal Studios. Haigh's past works suggest a potential exploration of Leonardo’s sexuality...

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