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Tate Britain Commissions Artist To Reframe Racist Mural
The Tate Foundation has announced that it has commissioned an artist to modify a racist mural, a painting by Rex Whistler, at the Tate Britain.
The painting by Rex Whistler, titled 'The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meats" was first…
Italy Grants €15M To Convert MAXXI Museum Into Research Hub
Last week, the Italian government announced a €15 million grant to convert MAXXI Museum into a sustainability and research hub.
The announcement came on Thursday by Dario Franchesini (Minister of Cultural Heritage, Italy). At a press…
Tsherin Sherpa Marks Nepal’s Venice Biennale Debut
For the first time, Nepal will be featured in the Venice Biennale - thanks to the pavillion of artist Tsherin Sherpa.
The exhibition will be by artist Tsherin Sherpa, titled “Tales of Muted Spirits – Dispersed Threads – Twisted…
University of Michigan Receives Chinese Calligraphy Gift From Chia-Lun Family
University of Michigan Museum of Art has been gifted a Chinese calligraphy relic, by Chia-Lun family, estimated to be worth more than $12 million.
The gift comes from the family of Lo Chia-Lun who was a prominent figure in the Chinese…
Art Basel Pushes Hong Kong Fair To May
After weeks of speculation, Art Basel has finally announced moving the Hong Kong fair from March to May.
Despite the rising third wave of COVID-19, Art Basel had kept the schedule of the fair intact until earlier this year. A few days…
Spanish Banking Heir Paloma Botín, Husband, Embroiled In Art Fraud Charges
Paloma Botín, daughter of Spanish Santander chairman, and her husband are embroiled in charges of fraudulent purchase of a 6th century BC artefact.
The artefact in question is an Iberian lioness sculpture that dates back to the 6th…
Robert Indiana Estate Lawyers Reach $2M Settlement With Maine Attorney General
A long-running legal dispute ended with lawyers of Robert Indiana estate agreeing to pay $2 million+ to the Maine Attorney General's office.
The high-profile legal dispute has been dragged for years between multiple parties. The charges…
Artsted.com will be the first platform to offer its users — visual artists without specific…
The online contemporary art marketplace launched in 2020, offers a wide range of artworks, ranging from paintings, sculptures and photography. With a strong emphasis on innovative technologies and a focus on providing estimates to the…
Simone Leigh Sculpture Replaces Robert E. Lee Statue In New Orleans
The Egalité Circle in New Orleans, formerly home to the infamous Robert E. Lee statue, is now replaced by a statue by Simone Leigh.
The statue by Simone Leigh, named Sentinel, was finished in 2021. It depicts a snake wrapped around the…
Museum of Fine Arts Returns Ruysdael Work To Heirs of Jewish Owner
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has restituted a painting by Ruysdael to the heirs of its original owner.
The painting in question is the View of Beverwijk (1646) by artist Salomon van Ruysdael. According to an investigation, the…