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The Good Government in the Office of Gabella: A Symbol of Wisdom and Liberty in 15th Century Siena
In 1474, one of Siena’s most iconic works of art was created: The Good Government in the Office of Gabella. This Biccherna panel, measuring just 53x34 cm and preserved in the State Archives of Siena, captures the essence of governance and…
Carrie Mae Weems, Two Others Receive National Medal Of Arts
Carrie Mae Weems, Mark Bradford, and Alex Katz received the National Medal of Arts in this year’s ceremony.
The US government gives the National Medal of Arts under the National Council of Arts – an advisory committee appointed by the…
Siena’s 15th-Century Financial Balancing Act: A Story of Peace and War
The story of Siena’s finances in the 15th century is vividly brought to life by a remarkable painting: The City’s Finances in Times of Peace and War. Attributed to the Sienese artist Benvenuto di Giovanni and dated around 1468, this piece,…
Alexander the Great and the Battle of Issus Mosaic: The Symbol of Absolute Command
In the vast panorama of ancient history, few figures can rival the greatness of Alexander the Great. Not only was he an undefeated commander who built one of the largest and most enduring empires in history, but he also…
Andrew Norman Artwork Stolen From PST Exhibition In California
Artist Andrew Norman revealed that his artwork was stolen last month from the PST Art Initiative exhibition in California.
In September, the exhibition “Digital Capture: Southern California and the Pixel-Based Image World” opened at the…
MFA Boston Receives $25M Donation From Wyss Foundation
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston has received a $25 million donation from the Wyss Foundation for its ongoing renovation.
Apart from various other renovations, the funds would be used to build three new gallery spaces on the first…
The Camerlengo Ranieri Pagliaresi: An Icon of Medieval Siena’s Administration
In the artistic and administrative landscape of the 13th century, Siena’s importance stands out clearly, and one of the most emblematic testimonies of this period is the work attributed to Maestro Dietisalvi di Speme, dated 1270,…
‘Artists For Kamala’ Attracts Top Artists For Kamala Harris
Last week, the benefit to support Vice President Kamala Harris brought art donations ranging between $25 to $300,000.
The ‘Artists For Kamala’ benefit was held to support the presidential bid of Democratic Party nominee and current US…
Artist Sues Over Copyright Of AI Generated Image
Artist Jason M. Allen is suing against the copyright rejection of his award-winning artwork generated by artificial intelligence.
In 2022, Jason M. Allen entered the Colorado State Art Fair competition with his work Théâtre d’Opéra…
Ai Weiwei Sculpture Broken During Italy Exhibition
A sculpture by Art Weiwei was intentionally broken by a man during the opening of his new exhibition in Italy.
The incident occurred on Friday evening during the select opening ceremony of the exhibition “Who Am I?”, a survey on Art…