Art News
Virgil Abloh, who fused high fashion, art and streetwear, has died aged 41
Nov 30, 2021
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Virgil Abloh was the first African-American to lead a major fashion house. He was artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear while continuing to design his own streetwear label, Off-White. His family revealed he had been battling cardiac angiosarcoma since 2019.
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Museum Curator's Dark Secret Exposed – Stolen Artifacts Sold on eBay!
Aug 18, 2023
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Veteran curator Peter John Higgs is revealed as the alleged mastermind behind missing and damaged artifacts at the British Museum, suspected of selling uncategorized items on eBay. The scandal prompts an independent security review while concerns arise about the fate of the artifacts and the safety of other contested items in the collection
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A smuggled Picasso drawing worth nearly $500,000 has been seized by Spanish authorities
Jul 21, 2022
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A smuggled Picasso drawing worth nearly $500,000 has been seized by Spanish customs officials. The artwork was found in a passenger's suitcase at an Ibiza airport. The traveller had not declared the piece, which is valued at 450,000 Swiss francs ($464,658).
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Jellyfish balloons launched by artists into space for the first time
Oct 28, 2021
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A unique test flight was conducted by a group of artists who used a colorful craft resembling a jellyfish to launch into space.
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Christie’s Website Down Following Cyberattack Ahead of Key Spring Auctions
May 13, 2024
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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.
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The Union League Club sells a Monet to finance the renovation of its facilities
Mar 21, 2024
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The Union League Club of Chicago plans to sell its Claude Monet painting "Pommiers en Fleurs" to fund renovations at its historic facility. The proceeds will enhance member services, reduce debt, and contribute to the club's American art collection.
Artist Portraits
Guido Lötscher: Mark Rothko's "Metaphysical" Color Field Painting
Feb 4, 2025
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"A profound change in the company's philosophy and my desire for a professional reorientation led me, after careful consideration of various career options, to finally dedicate myself to freelance visual arts in 2015 – the realization of a childhood dream..."
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Jeff Koons is planning to launch sculptures to the moon
Apr 12, 2022
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Jeff Koons will send some of his sculptures to the moon. Afterward, they will be sold on Earth as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are digital assets that are shaking the contemporary art market. The specifics of the project have yet to be released. Private US company Intuitive Machines will launch the spacecraft.
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Gagosian in Paris: the largest art gallery in the world opens a third gallery in the French capital
Sep 16, 2021
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Gagosian, the world's biggest art gallery, will open a new location in Paris. Historic Hotel Lotti will host the brand's newest gallery location. Gagosian's other Paris locations will simultaneously have a new Calder show and two monumental pieces on display.
Art News
Madonna's provocative new post to pay tribute to Keith Haring
Dec 6, 2021
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Madonna paid tribute to the late artist Keith Haring on Instagram. The 63-year-old entertainer dressed in a white robe with bright graphic designs by Haring in a few new photos'. Here is a Beautiful Truth/ART and Friendships Never Die!'
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Viral video closes Iranian museum
Aug 19, 2022
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The Tehran Museum in Iran closes after a video of silverfish crawling on artwork went viral.
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In Hong Kong, the memorial to the Tiananmen Square Massacre has been demolished
Dec 27, 2021
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The Pillar of Shame is a 24-foot column of twisted and merged bodies. The piece was erected at Hong Kong University in 1997 to mark the eighth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Images of the controversial nighttime removal were released on social media.
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Royal Galleries Renamed in Honor of King Charles III
Dec 8, 2023
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The Queen's Galleries in London and Edinburgh, originally established by Queen Elizabeth II, will be renamed as The King's Galleries in recognition of King Charles III's reign. This decision, marking a departure from previous plans, was announced by the Royal Collection Trust, which oversees these museums.
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Heirs are suing the Guggenheim to recover a Picasso painting that was allegedly stolen
Jan 24, 2023
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They are suing the Guggenheim in New York to recover an allegedly stolen Picasso painting, claiming it is in their "unlawful possession".
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7 of the Best Art Projects and Oddities at Burning Man 2022
Aug 31, 2022
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It's already a few day of Burning Man 2022, and a lot of Burners brought their favorite Starlink satellite internet kits with them, so they're online and we can see what's been built in Black Rock City this year.
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Six new never-before-seen Banksy works believed to belong to his ex-girlfriend
Oct 21, 2022
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A woman who says she was Bansky's ex-girlfriend is showing six early works by the artist that have never been seen before. In the 1990s, she says she went out with the artist for four years.
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Islamic art at the Louvre Museum: a superb exhibition of Muslim art to fight Islamophobia
Sep 22, 2021
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The Louvre museum is organizing exhibitions of Islamic art to combat rising Islamophobia. The initiative, headed by the Louvre, seeks to foster a more nuanced understanding of Islam. 18 art exhibitions dedicated to Islamic art will be held in 18 cities over the next four months. Each of the 19 invited artists are international artist from Algeria, Iran, Turkey, and Egypt.
Artist Portraits
Eduardo Kobra: The Vibrant Voice of Urban Art
Aug 2, 2024
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Eduardo Kobra is a contemporary Brazilian street artist known for his large-scale murals that burst with vibrant colors and intricate details. His work often pays homage to historical figures and events, reimagining them through a kaleidoscopic lens....
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Netherlands ready to spend $ 198m on Rothschild-owned Rembrandt self-portrait
Dec 13, 2021
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The Netherlands is willing to spend $198 million to permanently return a Rembrandt Self-Portrait to the Netherlands. Since 1844, the picture has belonged to the French Rothschild family. The purchase has not yet been completed because the Dutch government is awaiting parliament approval.
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'Spider' by Louise Bourgeois sold for $40 million at Art Basel, a record for the artist
Jun 16, 2022
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The sculpture was purchased by a private collection from the collection of Ursula Hauser, mother of gallery co-founder Manuela Hauser.
Artist Portraits
César: The Mastermind Behind Compressed Automobiles and Foam Sculptures
Aug 13, 2024
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César Baldaccini, a pioneering French sculptor and key figure in Nouveau Réalisme, revolutionized contemporary art with his innovative sculptures and compressions of industrial materials, leaving a lasting legacy after his death in 1998.
Art History
Mocha Mousse: The Color of 2025 in Ten Contemporary Artworks
Dec 31, 2024
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To celebrate the reigning shade of 2025, we have selected 10 artworks from ArtMajeur that perfectly embody the essence of Mocha Mousse. These diverse creations, analyzed through their subjects, styles, and use of color, represent a visual journey through the endless possibilities of this unique hue...
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A Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to $12.5 million will be auctioned off to benefit Ukraine
Jun 10, 2022
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A Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to £10 million ($12.5 million) will be auctioned off this month to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
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600 Looted Artifacts Returned to Italy by US
May 31, 2024
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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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16 climate activists were detained at the MoMA while protesting Henry Kravis's donation
Sep 20, 2023
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The Museum of Modern Art in New York City was the most recent establishment to come under attack by environmentalists on Friday. The protesters wanted to draw attention to a board member's sponsorship from a company whose husband invested in fossil fuel ventures...
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Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale
Apr 22, 2024
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Archie Moore from Australia has clinched the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Foreigners Everywhere, April 20 - November 24)...
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Donna Summer's Emotionally Charged Artworks Takes Center Stage in a Freshly Unveiled Documentary and an Auction Event at Christie's
Sep 18, 2023
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"I harbor a concealed existence," singer Donna Summer reveals in the latest HBO documentary, "Love to Love You, Donna Summer." She continues, "You may be gazing at me, but what meets the eye does not reflect my true essence."
Artist Portraits
Olena Bratiychuk Linse: Painting is a feeling of freedom
Feb 27, 2024
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"Curiosity was and is the most important basis for my artistic creation. I have tried different techniques and various motifs. It was a years-long journey. Initially, I experimented with mural painting, icon painting, and fresco painting."...
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Orlando Museum of Art placed on probation after Basquiat fakes scandal
Jan 25, 2023
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If the museum loses its American Alliance of Museums accreditation, which it has had since 1971, it could make it harder to do things like borrow art from other places.
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A painting by Kandinsky, sold at auction in Berlin, was stolen from the National Museum in Warsaw
Dec 5, 2022
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After making €387,500 at Grisebach auction, the Polish government is now taking legal steps to get the work back.
Artist Portraits
Jan Fabre: A Visionary of Contemporary Art
Aug 2, 2024
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Jan Fabre is a Belgian artist renowned for his innovative and provocative expressions. His work spans a wide array of media, including sculpture, performance, theater, and writing. Fabre's art often explores themes of metamorphosis, the human body, and the intersection between life and death, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary art...
Artist Portraits
Robert Indiana: From LOVE to Pop Art Icon
Jul 18, 2024
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Robert Indiana was an influential American artist known for his iconic "LOVE" artwork, which became a globally recognized symbol of love and optimism. His bold pop art style and use of text and symbols made him a prominent figure in 20th-century art.
Artist Portraits
Jim Hodges: Exploring Art, Identity, and Emotion through Mixed Media
Sep 11, 2024
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Jim Hodges is a contemporary American artist known for his mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore themes of fragility, temporality, and love. His work often incorporates everyday materials and reflects a deep engagement with personal and collective experiences.
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Yusaku Maezawa, the famous art collector, has chosen artists for the SpaceX lunar mission
Dec 12, 2022
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Yusaku Maezawa, a well-known art collector, picked DJ Steve Aoki and BIGBANG's Top for SpaceX's moon mission.
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Sotheby's staged a special event in Las Vegas for Steve Wynn's Picasso collection, selling 11 lots for $109 million
Nov 3, 2021
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Former casino boss Steve Wynn's Picasso collection sells for $109 million. Sotheby's held a special event in Las Vegas for the sale. Top lot by far was a 1938 portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Femme au béret rouge-orange. Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (1962) achieved $2.1 million, more than four times its $500,000 high estimate.
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Affordable Art Fair Berlin 2025: accessible art returns to the German capital
Mar 21, 2025
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After the great success of its inaugural edition in 2024, the Affordable Art Fair Berlin returns for its second edition in June 2025, reaffirming itself as an unmissable event for contemporary art lovers...