Art News
German Photographer Turns Down Prize for AI "Photo"
Apr 17, 2023
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Boris Eldagsen sent an AI-made picture to the Sony World Photography Awards just to be "a cheeky monkey," but he didn't think he'd actually win.
Art News
Social Media Threat Shuts Down NC Art Museum
Sep 24, 2024
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The North Carolina Museum of Art was evacuated and closed after a social media threat prompted a criminal investigation by State Capitol Police and the State Bureau of Investigation. While no immediate danger was found, the museum remains closed until Wednesday as a precaution, with authorities continuing to investigate the situation.
Art News
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.
Art News
Glenn Lowry to Step Down After 30 Years as MoMA Director
Sep 11, 2024
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Glenn Lowry will step down as director of New York's Museum of Modern Art in 2025 after a transformative 30-year tenure marked by expansion, inclusivity, and institutional growth, with an international search for his successor now underway.
Art News
Istanbul Biennial Director Steps Down Amid 2024 Curator Selection Controversy
Dec 28, 2023
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Bige Örer, director of the Istanbul Biennial since 2008, resigns amidst a controversy over the selection process for the 2024 curator. The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts faces criticism and pledges transparency for future selections, while maintaining Iwona Blazwick as the appointed 2024 curator.
Pop Culture
Banksy's Valentine's Day art in Margate, England, was taken down within hours
Feb 15, 2023
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A Banksy piece that showed up in Margate was taken down by the city council just hours after the mysterious artist said it was his.
Art News
Picasso's turn to get bogged down by members of the Extinction Rebellion
Oct 10, 2022
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Two Extinction Rebellion members who stuck themselves to a Picasso painting at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne were arrested on Sunday.
Art News
MUAC Shuts Down Ana Gallardo Exhibit Amid Graffiti Scandal: Art or Provocation?
Oct 15, 2024
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MUAC closed Ana Gallardo's exhibition after a controversy surrounding a piece about a sex worker and the defacement of the artwork with graffiti. The incident sparked discussions on censorship, art, and the limits of provocation in public spaces.
Lifestyle
Nude Donald Trump Statue Near Las Vegas Taken Down After County Official's Request
Oct 2, 2024
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A controversial nude Donald Trump statue near Las Vegas was removed following a Clark County official's request. The sculpture stirred debate over public art and political expression.
Art News
Large-scale leadership restructuring in Italian museums, with Eike Schmidt stepping down from the Uffizi
Dec 20, 2023
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The director of the Florence museum has been appointed as the head of Naples's Capodimonte, and new leaders have also been selected in Milan and Rome, as part of a strategy by the right-wing government...
Art News
A San Francisco gallery owner is arrested and thrown in jail after he hosed down a homeless woman
Jan 20, 2023
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Video of art gallery owner Shannon Collier Gwin dousing a homeless woman with a garden hose went viral. Gwin was arrested Wednesday and charged with misdemeanor battery. He apologized for the incident after the video received thousands of views, but he had already admitted to it.
Art News
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May 23, 2017
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Art News
It's Not Just Florida: Michelangelo's David Censored in Scotland
May 19, 2023
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Glasgow's Barolo restaurant will install ads showing the sculpture only from the waist down, after an ad showing the artwork in its entirety was turned down.
Art News
Cultural Crisis: Will Japan Lose the Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art?
Sep 4, 2024
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The Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art in Japan is at risk of closure and potential selloff of its prestigious collection, including a rare Rothko Room, due to financial pressures and investor demands faced by its owner, DIC Global.
Art News
An American tourist intentionally broke two statues over 2,000 years old in the Vatican
Oct 7, 2022
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After being turned down for a meeting with the Pope, an American tourist breaks ancient statues at the Vatican.
Artist Portraits
Paul Laurenzi: Art is an escape
Feb 26, 2025
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"As a child, I drew a lot. It was a good way for me to escape. I also liked looking at art books. I felt close to these famous artists who had followed their path."
Art News
Australia's Richest Woman Demands National Gallery Remove Her Portrait
May 16, 2024
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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.
Art News
The Pinault Dynasty's Next Act: A Fresh Face Takes the Helm at Christie's
Apr 8, 2024
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François Louis Nicolas Pinault, at 26, steps into the Christie's board, marking a generational shift in the Pinault family's luxury empire. This appointment signifies a broader transition within family-controlled businesses in France, reinforcing the Pinaults' influence in the art and luxury sectors.
Art News
Record sales during the first VIP day of Art Basel
Jun 14, 2023
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Even though there were worries that the market would slow down, people spent money at a busy Art Basel.
Artist Portraits
Sophie Dumont, I was born into a family of artists
Sep 11, 2023
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“I started with pastels and quickly moved on to oils, which I never put down. The material became more important over the years, the technique became more refined”
Sell Art
Switching to the HTTPS protocol: Security first
Jan 13, 2017
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The HTTPS protocol is a little heavier, its deployment on the whole platform can slow down very slightly the speed of loading of the pages, but this is largely compensated by the advantages brought.
Art News
Lisa Schiff, the art consultant accused of fraud, would have ended her activities
May 17, 2023
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The outspoken advisor seems to have shut down and can't be reached because she is accused of cheating collectors out of money she made from selling an Adrian Ghenie picture.
Art News
Outrage after the inauguration of a new statue with a too transparent dress
Sep 29, 2021
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Statue of La Spigolatrice by Emanuele Stifano was unveiled this week in Sapri, Italy. It depicts a woman with an exaggeratedly large and clearly transparent rear end. Many Italian women politicians are calling for the statue to be taken down.
Art News
Environmental vandalism at the National Gallery: The disfigured portrait of King Charles III
Jul 27, 2023
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Environmental activists have vandalized the portrait of King Charles III at the National Gallery in Edinburgh, despite his support for environmental causes. The group 'This is Rigged' are calling for a halt to oil and gas licenses in Scotland, threatening to 'shut down the oil industry' until their demands are met.
Art News
Sharp drop in visitor numbers at the New York MET
Mar 30, 2023
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Last year, the museum’s main building on Fifth Avenue had more than 3.2 million visitors compared to almost 4.9 million in 2019—a drop of 34%.
Lifestyle
A Spanish artist brings embroidery to the streets
Jan 12, 2023
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Raquel Rodrigo, an artist from Valencia, says that the huge cross-stitch pieces she has put on buildings are a statement of a feminine art.
Pop Culture
650,000 Lego pieces to make a copy of Monet's water lilies!
Mar 22, 2023
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"Water Lilies #1", which measures almost 15 meters wide, is the largest Lego work ever made by Ai. It will be on view when the new exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei opens in April at the Design Museum in London.
Art History
The Creation of Adam (c. 1511) by Michelangelo Buonarroti
Jun 9, 2023
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On the right side, there is a depiction of God, suspended in the air, surrounded by a halo supported by angels and cherubim. On the left side, we see Adam lying down on a meadow, overlooking a grassy slope...
Art News
Many historic sites destroyed after earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria
Feb 7, 2023
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Turkey and Syria both had quakes. Gaziantep Castle and other historic sites were damaged.
Art History
The reflection of water in art: from mythology, to Impressionism, and Surrealism
Jan 11, 2023
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"Here the boy, exhausted by the exertions of the hunt and the heat, came to lie down, attracted by the beauty of the place and the spring, but, as he tries to quench his thirst, another thirst arises: enraptured in posing to drink from the image he sees reflected, he falls in love with a chimera"...
Art News
The PAIN group again protests against the Sacklers in the Harvard art museums
Apr 24, 2023
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Nan Goldin's anti-Sackler group, PAIN, held a second protest at the Harvard Art Museums on Thursday. This is one of the few art museums in the world that is still owned by the Sackler family.
Art News
A controversial painting was vandalized in a Parisian museum
May 9, 2023
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A controversial painting by Swiss artist Miriam Cahn was vandalized with spray paint on Sunday, the Palais de Tokyo contemporary art museum said. The painting was part of an exhibition in Paris.
Art News
The Louvre Museum will limit the number of daily visitors
Jan 9, 2023
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The Louvre will limit the number of visitors each day so that people can have a more "comfortable visit."
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting
Aug 11, 2023
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Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...
Art History
Top 8 Relaxing Artworks to Make You Feel Better
Mar 26, 2021
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Do you tend to succumb to panic? Are you worried about the current situation? Don't worry, you're not alone. And today, we're going to relax by enjoying the most laid-back masterpieces in art history. Sit back, relax your muscles, let go: well, that urgent email can wait, right?
Art News
A unique sculpture transforms Times Square
Apr 30, 2025
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Thomas J. Price's monumental sculpture, installed in Times Square, reimagines public art by depicting an ordinary, accessible Black female figure at street level. It is accompanied by digital animations from the Man Series that transform the space into a place of reflection and inclusivity.