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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

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

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

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

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.

Ghanaian Toddler Crowned World's Youngest Male Artist by Guinness World Records

Art News • May 30, 2024 • 3 minutes read

Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah from Ghana, at 1 year and 152 days old, has been named the world’s youngest male artist by Guinness World Records, having begun painting at just six months. His mother, Chantelle Kuukua Eghan, also an artist, discovered his talent while entertaining him, and his works have since gained significant attention, leading to exhibitions and numerous sales, including a commission from Ghana's first lady.

Nine-Year-Old’s Exhibition Opens at Christie’s

Art news • May 28, 2024 • 2 minutes read

Nine-year-old Poppy Blackburn, who has battled leukemia since she was three, is hosting her own art exhibition at Christie’s in London from May 19 to 23, supported by the charity Make-A-Wish UK and Art of Wishes. The show features 28 of her vibrant paintings, including "Beads of Courage," and aims to raise funds through an online auction running from May 31.

Ai Weiwei's First US Retrospective in a Decade at Seattle Art Museum

Art news • May 27, 2024 • 1 minutes read

Renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will have his first US retrospective in a decade at the Seattle Art Museum, opening on March 12, 2025, and featuring over 100 works curated by Foong Ping.

Ron Perelman Sells $963M Art Collection to Repay Banks

Art news • May 24, 2024 • 2 minutes read

Ronald O. Perelman sold 71 pieces of art by renowned artists for $963 million between 2020 and 2022 to repay loans, as revealed by court documents. The sale, driven by a margin call from Deutsche Bank, included works by Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, and others.

Kate Middleton's Tatler Cover Sparks Controversy

Art news • May 23, 2024 • 2 minutes read

Tatler's July 2024 cover, featuring a portrait of Kate Middleton by artist Hannah Uzor, has sparked significant online criticism. Many commenters on Instagram have criticized the artwork, claiming it does not accurately represent the Princess of Wales's beauty and elegance.

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