Art News
A sculpture by the Laocoön group has been vandalized, leaving two of its headless figures
Dec 9, 2021
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At San Francisco's Legion of Honor museum, a sculpture of the Laocoön Group was vandalized, leaving two of its figures headless. The museum says it's collaborating with the San Francisco Police Department to recover the statue's missing pieces.
Art News
Shocking Crash in Art Gallery Wrecks Artwork in Chicago!
Sep 5, 2023
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A dramatic incident sent shockwaves through Chicago's art scene as a pickup truck careened off course, crashing into a prestigious gallery in West Town. The collision inflicted extensive damage on the gallery's structure and irreparably destroyed a significant ceramic artwork by artist Roxanne Jackson, leaving both the artistic community and the building itself reeling from the aftermath.
Art News
Scott Rothkopf has been chosen to succeed Adam Weinberg as head of the Whitney Museum in New York
Mar 9, 2023
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Adam Weinberg, who has been the director of the Whitney Museum in New York for 20 years, will be leaving his job when his contract ends on October 31. Scott Rothkopf, who is currently the senior deputy director and chief curator, will take over as director.
Art News
Controversial Artist Behind Fake Basquiat Paintings and Anna Delvey Show Passes Away
Sep 4, 2023
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Controversial artist Alfredo Martinez, known for faking Basquiat paintings and curating an Anna Delvey show, has died at 56, leaving a legacy of intrigue. His passing marks the end of a captivating yet tumultuous artistic journey.
Art News
Robert Irwin: Visionary Sculptor of Light and Space, Passes Away at 95
Oct 26, 2023
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Robert Irwin, a transformative figure in the Light and Space art movement, has passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of minimalist installations that play with perception and space. Known for his subtle and elegant works that incorporate elements like light tubes and scrims, Irwin’s art challenged and redefined viewer experiences, creating a unique visual language that remained active and influential until the end of his life.
Artist Portraits
Art as Experience: Bruno Munari's Journey
Jun 27, 2024
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Bruno Munari (1907-1998), a pivotal figure in 20th-century art and design from Milan, Italy, integrated painting, sculpture, film, and industrial design with literature, poetry, and educational methods, influenced by modernism and futurism, emphasizing tactile and kinesthetic learning while challenging artistic conventions with his iconic Useless Machines series, leaving a lasting legacy in global exhibitions and art markets.
Art News
Amsterdam Art Detective Receives a Surprise: Six Stolen Paintings
Oct 18, 2023
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Six stolen paintings, valued at over €100,000, were mysteriously delivered to Amsterdam art detective Arthur Brand without a return address. Brand suspects the thieves got scared after the recent recovery of a Van Gogh painting and decided to deposit the paintings on his doorstep.
Art News
Shocking revelation about Warren Buffet's artist granddaughter!
Sep 26, 2023
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The granddaughter of investment genius Warren Buffett, artist Nicole Buffett, was estranged from the family fortune despite fond childhood memories. However, a recent connection through NFTs might herald a revival in their relationship.
Lifestyle
16,000 plastic bottles for a new Stonehenge in Milan
Nov 17, 2022
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A monument that looks like Stonehenge has been put up in Milan. It is made of plastic.
Art News
Adobe Faces Backlash from Ansel Adams Trust Over AI Art
Jun 6, 2024
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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.
Art News
An unknown Jackson Pollock painting of 50 million euros discovered
Mar 23, 2023
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During a raid, Bulgarian authorities say, a previously unknown Jackson Pollock painting that could be worth €50 million was found.
Art News
The head of the modern art department at the Hermitage Museum quits in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Oct 4, 2022
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Dimitri Ozerkov quit his job at the Hermitage Museum in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He has been in charge of the modern art department there for 22 years.
Art News
Sudden Closure of Prominent Art Schools Leaves Students in Disarray!
Sep 28, 2023
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Prominent Art Institutes in the US Close Abruptly, Leaving 1,700 Students Uncertain about Their Academic Futures. Financial Struggles and Ownership Changes Over a Decade Culminate in Unexpected Closure.
Art News
MoMa evacuated after two employees were stabbed
Mar 14, 2022
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Two employees were stabbed inside the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The museum was evacuated and will be closed to the public on Sunday. The stabbing occurred just before the museum closed for the day at 4:30 p.m.
Art History
Top 10 Impressionist Paintings
Nov 28, 2023
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How did Impressionism come into being? Like all things, it started with an idea! The artists in question decided to paint the reality around them in a very simple way, leaving aside the more complex and well-trodden historical and mythological subjects...
Art History
3 Tortured Artists with Tragic Destiny
Feb 12, 2021
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Tormented, insane, sick... They left our world prematurely, leaving behind them paintings that influenced all future generations. Lets look back together on three particularly legendary and tragic life stories.
Art News
Pokémon Enthusiasts Cause Frenzy at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum
Oct 2, 2023
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A collaboration merging the Dutch artist's work with Pokémon characters sold out in just hours.
Art News
Climate Activists Target Botticelli's 'Venus' in Protest
Feb 15, 2024
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Climate protesters covered Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' in Florence with images of flood-ravaged Campi Bisenzio to highlight climate change impacts. The demonstration by Last Generation aimed to urge government action on climate disasters.
Art News
Controversial Depiction of Jesus Causes Uproar in Spain
Feb 2, 2024
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In Seville, Spain, a poster of Jesus Christ designed by Salustiano Garcia for Easter week sparked outrage among conservative Roman Catholics for its perceived effeminate portrayal. While the artist and some political leaders defended the artwork as a blend of tradition and modernity, critics condemned its alleged sexuality, leading to widespread controversy and a petition for its removal.
Art News
George Michael's art sales brought in £11 million, but his charity only gave out £550,000
Oct 24, 2022
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George Michael's paintings and other works were sold for £11.2 million by a charity, but so far, only £550,000 has been given out..
Art History
Portrait of Chaïm Soutine
Mar 10, 2023
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A young man is sitting with his hands on his legs and facing forward. His eyes are turned to the left, and he seems to be thinking about something long ago. Then, he combed and arranged his long, dark hair, leaving only a small wisp on the left side of his forehead...
Art News
Jimmy Fallon and the Art World's Elite Attend Beeple's New York Show Opening
Mar 7, 2022
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Beeple opened his first gallery show Thursday. Jimmy Fallon was there to support him. Other art world heavyweights were also in attendance. Beeple's NFT Everyday's sold for $69.3 million at Christie's in 2021. He is now the third-most-expensive living artist.
Art News
Shein and the Frida Kahlo Corporation have made a collection together
Oct 27, 2022
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Shein, a Chinese fast fashion company, put out clothes inspired by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Art News
Activists Attack Velázquez's 'Rokeby Venus' at National Gallery
Nov 8, 2023
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Climate activists attacked Velázquez's 'Rokeby Venus' at the National Gallery, protesting new UK oil and gas licenses. The painting was damaged, and the activists were arrested, sparking debates about environmental concerns and historical significance.
Art News
A Polish museum has fired its director in favor of someone who promises to steer clear of 'pro-environmental, gender, or queer art'
Apr 29, 2022
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According to Gazeta Prawna, Jarosaw Suchan, interim director of Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź, has been fired amid a larger crisis confronting Poland's museums.
Art News
Gilot Beyond Picasso: Paris Museum Unveils Trailblazing Exhibit
Mar 13, 2024
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The Paris Picasso Museum introduces a dedicated exhibit for Françoise Gilot, showcasing her as a significant artist beyond her relationship with Picasso. This marks the first time the museum focuses exclusively on Gilot's extensive and varied career.
Artist Portraits
Carlos Rodrigues, stone as the main means of expression
Jan 16, 2022
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In Carlos Rodrigues' sculptures, which aim to capture beauty, the artist leaves in stone the signs of its natural texture and the "wounds" of its extraction processes ...
Art News
Van Gogh's Dream in Arles: The Scandalous Closure of Café la Nuit
Apr 9, 2024
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Café la Nuit in Arles, a captivating recreation of the bistro depicted in Van Gogh's iconic paintings, has been closed since July 2023 due to legal issues stemming from tax evasion. Despite its status as a tourist magnet and a homage to Van Gogh's work, the café's future now hangs in uncertainty.
Art News
Claude Picasso's Surprising Demise Shakes Art World!
Aug 28, 2023
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Youngest son of Pablo Picasso, Claude Picasso, passes away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of art stewardship. His role in managing Picasso's estate and navigating legal battles shaped his intricate relationship with his father's work.
Art News
House for sale for half a billion euros, with a ceiling signed by Caravaggio
Oct 25, 2021
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Caravaggio adorned the Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, also known as Villa Aurora, in around 1597.
Art History
David Bailey
Jul 4, 2023
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David Bailey is a renowned British fashion and portrait photographer, best known for his iconic work in the 1960s and 1970s, capturing the essence of the Swinging London era and photographing numerous celebrities and models. He became one of the most influential photographers of his time, leaving a lasting impact on the fashion and photography industries.
Invest in Art
How to exempt from tax the purchase of a work of art in Singapore?
Jul 19, 2023
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In Singapore, while there is no specific tax exemption for the purchase of artworks, options such as the GST Tourist Refund Scheme for non-residents, the Approved Museums and Heritage Institutions Scheme for artwork donations, and the Cultural Matching Fund grant-matching scheme can potentially provide tax benefits or incentives related to artworks, and it is advisable to consult with a tax advisor or relevant tax authorities for specific advice.
Art News
Twist: AI Art Copyright Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn!
Aug 22, 2023
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AI art's copyright debate continues as a recent ruling denies copyright for AI-generated images, leaving questions about its future implications. The evolving landscape of AI art and its copyright challenges remain subjects of ongoing legal and artistic scrutiny.
Art News
Sarah Księska artwork worth $20,000 stolen during Frieze London
Oct 19, 2022
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During Frieze London, someone stole a painting from a group show at the New York gallery Ramiken Crucible.
Art History
Art brut or Outsider art : when non-professional artists shake up official art
Apr 25, 2017
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Defined in 1945 by Jean Dubuffet as a simple and natural art, executed by non-professionals, having neither artistic culture nor cultural pretension or approach, it is a spontaneous, impulsive art, leaving room for invention, techniques and non-academic materials.
Art News
Iranian Photographer Strikes Gold Again with Captivating Black Beauty Portraits!
Aug 17, 2023
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Iranian photographer Forough Yavari clinches second victory in International Portrait Photographer of the Year with gold-accented portraits celebrating Black beauty. Her evocative series fuses Langston Hughes' poetry with her own heritage, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.