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Wing Luke Museum In Seattle Vandalized Under ‘Hate Crime’
A man was charged with hate crime on Monday after he had vandalized Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum with a sledgehammer last week.
The accused is Craig Milne, a 76-year-old man. On Thursday, September 14, Milne traveled to Seattle’s Chinatown…
Amrita Sher-Gill Painting Sells For $7.44, Setting Record For Indian Artist
A painting by Hungarian-Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gill was sold for $7.44 million in New Delhi – the highest for any Indian artist.
The painting in question is The Story Teller, completed by Amrita Sher-Gill in 1937. The auction was held…
Climate Activists Stage Protest At MoMA Against Henry Kravis; Arrested
On Friday, climate activists staged a protest at the Museum of Modern Art against Henry Kravis and his wife; subsequently, 16 activists were arrested.
The protestors included climate action groups like Extinction Rebellion and Climate…
Painting Attributed To Raphael By AI Now Faces Doubts From Experts
A painting, attributed to Raphael by AI earlier this year, now faces doubts from other AI and art experts.
The painting in question, de Brécy Tondo, has long been contested for its authenticity. While some claimed that it was a lost work…
Pace Gallery Expands Asian Prescence With New Space In Japan
Continuing its wave of Asian consolidation, Pace Gallery announced a new gallery to open next year in Tokyo, Japan.
The new gallery will be located in the Azubudai Hills area, an up-and-coming region in Tokyo. The building, which will be…
NADA Announces 139 Exhibitors For 21st Miami Edition
The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) returns to Miami this year for its 21st edition, announcing the names of its 139 galleries and art organizations.
NADA is a not-for-profit collective of professionals working in contemporary art. It…
UK Police Files For Closure In The Theft Of Maurizio Cattelan Golden Toilet
Four years after the golden toilet sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan was stolen, UK police hope to file final charges in the case.
In September 2019, a group of seven people broke into the Blenheim Palace before daybreak. They ripped the…
Wisconsin Museum Director Faces Prison After Embezzling Money From Students
A museum director in Wisconsin could face prison after embezzling money from schools for students with special needs.
The accused in question is Heather Wenthold, the director of the Cedarburg Art Museum in Wisconsin. According to the…
British Museum Director Hartwig Fischer Resigns Amidst Massive Scandal
As the missing artifacts scandal in the British Museum keeps getting bigger, director Hartwig Fischer announced to step down from his position.
On August 16th, the British Museum released a public statement, admitting that a significant…
Millions Worth Of Pending Claims Against Lisa Schiff, Investigation Reveals
Since the initial lawsuit, further investigation found out dealer Lisa Schiff has other claims worth millions pending against her.
In May, collector Candace Carmel Barasch filed two separate lawsuits against Schiff, a prominent art…