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MacArthur Foundation Announces Recipients Of its $625,000 Fellowship
The MacArthur Foundation announced the recipients of its “genius” fellowships, worth $625,000 each. Recipients include Jordan Casteel, Daniel Lind-Ramos, and Nicole Fleetwood.
Painter Jorden Casteel is known for her portraits of Harlem…
Mexico Recovers Looted 16th-Century Manuscripts Belonging To National Archives
A joint operation led by the Mexican government has recovered several 16th-century manuscripts reportedly stolen from the National Archives in Mexico.
The manuscripts in question are historical documents of importance, including a letter…
Cuba Releases Artist Hamlet Lavastida After Three Months
Artist Hamlet Lavastida, who was detained in Cuba in June due to his criticism of the government, has finally been released.
After 3 months of detainment, Lavastida was released last weekend from the prison. Katherine Bisquet, writer and…
Meet ArtOfficial, latest NFT Platform by Gary Vaynerchuk and Vito Schanbel
Art dealer Vito Schanbel and renowned entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk have teamed up to launch ArtOfficial, an auction platform for NFTs by established names.
ArtOfficial was launched on Friday with the inaugural auction of Milarepa’s Dream…
Getty Foundation Grants $1.3 M For Wupatki Monument Preservation
The Getty Foundation has awarded $1.3 million for a major restoration project of the Wupatki National Monument in Arizona, a cultural and archaeological landmark.
The Wupatki Monument is a complex made from Moenkopi sandstone and houses…
Kristy Edmunds Named New Director Of MASS MoCA
Famed contemporary art museum MASS MoCA has named Kristy Edmunds, reputed named in performing arts leadership, as its next director.
Kristy Edmunds is currently the executive and artistic director of the Center for the Art of…
Picasso’s Daughter Exchanges Artworks With France For Tax Settlement
The French Government has acquired nine Picasso artworks from his daughter Maya Ruiz-Picasso, in return for settling her due inheritance taxes.
The announcement of the exchange was made in a press conference on Monday, organized by Bruno…
Kanye West Buys Malibu Home By Tadao Ando For $57 Million
Famous Rapper Kanye West is making the news with his latest purchase – the $57 million Malibu property designed by architect Tadao Ando.
According to reports, Kanye has been a fan of Tadao Ando ever since he visited Naoshima, the ‘art…
Insider Trading At OpenSea Sparks Concerns For NFT Regulations
The suspicions of a Twitter user about insider trading have led to a full investigation at OpenSea and sparked concerns about the safety and regulations around the NFT marketplace.
The scandal began on Tuesday when a Twitter user…
Top Sports and Entertainment Real Estate Agent Justen Alias Gearing Up for Launch of New Business:…
When top athletes, celebrities and influencers need to relocate, or just want to find their next home, they call one of the most trusted agents in the industry. Meet Justen Alias.
Alias uses his strong network, powerful negotiation skills…