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How Black Women Shone At The Venice Beinnale
The Venice Biennale was a big success for Black women artists like Simone Leigh and Sonia Boyce, who bagged all the top awards at the event.
Leigh and Boyce won the Golden Lion awards - the highest awards given by the Venice Biennale.…
Inside “The Milk Of Dreams” At Venice Biennale
The “Milk of Dreams”, the main event at the Venice Biennale this year, was a centre of numerous surrealistic and amazing displays of art. Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the event has been the focal point of visitors across the venue. Let’s…
The Good and Great From Venice Biennale Opening Day
The Venice Biennale - the biggest art event in the world - is finally here. Let’s take a look at some of the top highlights of the event on its opening day.
French Pavillion Surprises Viewers
The French Pavillion is already a favourite to…
National Gallery of Victoria Gets $74M Donation For New Building
The National Gallery of Victoria has received an unprecedented $74 million (AUD $100 million) from Australian billionaire Lindsay Fox for a new building.
The government of the state of Victoria, Australia had initially granted $1.3…
Jackson Pollock Work Expected To Fetch $45M at Christie’s
A drip painting by Jackson Pollock was unveiled by Christie’s and expected to fetch upwards of $45 million at the auction next month.
Titled Number 31(1949), the work was made by Jackson Pollock during a crucial time in his career when…
UNESCO Halts Restoration Of Al-Nuri Mosque In Iraq After Discovery Of Ancient Prayer Hall
The discovery of an ancient prayer hall beneath the Al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq has halted restoration plans by UNESCO for revision.
During excavation under the ongoing restoration, archaeologists and workers discovered four rooms…
Israel Museum Sued By Heirs Over “Stolen” Manuscripts
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is being sued by the heirs of the alleged owner of a 14th century Hebrew manuscript over illegal ownership.
The heirs of Ludwig Marum have filed a lawsuit in a New York state court against the museum. The…
Venice Biennale Adds Ukraine Solidarity Show Days Before Opening
The Venice Biennale has announced an open-air exhibition for Ukrainian artists, in support of the country, merely days before the formal opening.
The Piazza Ucraina, the said exhibition, will be curated by the curators of the existing…
Derrick Adams Receive $1.25M Grant For Black Culture Archive In Baltimore
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has given artist Derrick Adams a $1.25 million grant to create an archive in Baltimore, dedicated to Black culture and artists.
The Black Baltimore Digital Database (BBDD) will be an archive that aims to…
Owners Of Lost Bored Ape NFTs Sue OpenSea
The controversial NFT platform OpenSea is getting sued by owners of Bored Ape NFTs who lost access to their assets.
Three different plaintiffs have sued OpenSea over losing access to their NFTs due to security vulnerabilities. All three…