Art History
Top 5 most scandalous contemporary artworks
Nov 16, 2020
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8 minutes read
Discover with us 5 emblematic and scandalous pieces of contemporary art, or the illustrated audacity.
Art History
Top 10: the most scandalous nudes in art
May 31, 2023
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13 minutes read
My top ten has selected the best nude, crude, sensual, sometimes erotic and, as a result, extremely "scandalous," "demonic" and sometimes "dangerous" masterpieces for the eyes of those viewers most susceptible to the externalization of the sinuosities of the human body...
Meet and Discover
Emilio Scanavino: A Journey Through Creativity and Innovation
Jul 23, 2024
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10 minutes read
Emilio Scanavino was a prominent Italian artist renowned for his unique approach to abstract expressionism. His work is characterized by an intense exploration of form and space, often using bold lines and dramatic contrasts to convey deep emotional and philosophical themes. Scanavino's artistic expression is both dynamic and thought-provoking, making him a significant figure in the contemporary art scene...
Art News
Russian Tycoon Rybolovlev Sues Sotheby's in Art Market Scandal
Jan 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev is suing Sotheby's and art dealer Yves Bouvier in a high-profile New York court case, alleging over $1 billion in art purchase overcharges. The lawsuit could reveal questionable practices in the secretive art market.
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The Ace Gallery Scandal: Chrismas Found Guilty of Embezzlement
Jun 5, 2024
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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.
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Alessandro Giuli Named Italy’s New Culture Minister Amid Political Scandal
Sep 10, 2024
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1 minutes read
Italy has appointed Alessandro Giuli, head of Rome's Maxxi Museum, as the new culture minister following Gennaro Sangiuliano's resignation amid a scandal, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasizing that Giuli will continue the government's right-wing cultural agenda.
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Orlando Museum of Art placed on probation after Basquiat fakes scandal
Jan 25, 2023
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3 minutes read
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.
Art News
Van Gogh's Dream in Arles: The Scandalous Closure of Café la Nuit
Apr 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
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.
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MUAC Shuts Down Ana Gallardo Exhibit Amid Graffiti Scandal: Art or Provocation?
Oct 15, 2024
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2 minutes read
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.
Art News
Scandal Erupts as Kith's X-Men Campaign Accused of Exploiting Iconic AIDS Artwork
Aug 16, 2023
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2 minutes read
Controversy Surrounds Kith's X-Men Campaign Amid Accusations of Exploiting Iconic AIDS Artwork by Felix Gonzalez-Torres. Accusations highlight alleged insensitivity towards emotional context and historical significance.
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An Italian painter is arrested in connection with the scandal over faked old masters
Jun 29, 2023
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2 minutes read
Italian painter Pasquale "Lino" Frongia was arrested in Italy due to an international scandal involving fake Old Masters paintings. Frongia is tied to French art dealer Giuliano Ruffini, who is being investigated for selling fake paintings. Ruffini, his son Mathieu, and Frongia sold art for over $220 million.
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After the stolen Picasso scandal, the owners of a Parisian gallery were given jail time
Nov 23, 2022
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2 minutes read
Anne and Herbert Pfeffer were found guilty of buying stolen art from Picasso's daughters. They were sentenced to five years in prison and banned from selling art for five years. The gallery, Belle et Belle, was raided by a handyman who stole paintings from their homes.
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A Protester Vandalizes an Eric Gill Statue Outside the BBC, igniting Debate Over the Sculptor's Scandalous Biography
Jan 17, 2022
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3 minutes read
A man attacked an Eric Gill statue outside the BBC's London headquarters with a hammer. The BBC has no plans to demolish the sculpture, which depicts Prospero and Ariel from Shakespeare's Tempest.