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Van Gogh Museum Warns Closure Amid Lack Of Government Support
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has warned closing its doors if the Dutch government did not increase monetary support.
On Wednesday, the Van Gogh Museum issued a press release, accusing the government of failing to keep its promise and…
France Returns Human Remains To Madagascar
France has returned three human skulls, obtained during the colonial era, to the government of Madagascar.
One of the skulls is said to have belonged to King Teora, a Malagasy king who was killed by the French army in 1897. After his…
After 12 Years, Alexandria Biennale Of Egypt To Resume In 2026
Egypt’s Alexandria Biennale will open its 27th edition in September 2026 after a hiatus of 12 years.
The biggest art event in Egypt, the Alexandria Biennale, was started by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1955 to promote Egypt’s regional culture…
Getty Foundation Grants $1.5M To Black Visual Arts
Under its Black Visual Arts Archives Program, the Getty Foundation has granted $1.5 million to 7 museums, libraries, and universities.
The recipients of this year are: Amistad Research Center in New Orleans, California State University,…
Controversial Big Mermaid Statue Removed In Denmark
After harsh criticism, the Big Mermaid statue was removed from public view in Denmark.
The 13-foot statue depicted a bronze sculpture of a mermaid, inspired by the character in Hans Christian Anderson's Little Mermaid novel. Originally,…
Manhattan DA’s Office Returns Over 30 Artifacts to Spain, Italy, Hungary
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has repatriated over 30 artifacts linked to smuggling to Spain, Hungary, and Italy
The artifacts were obtained via investigations linked to known art smugglers like Giovanni Becchina, Eugene…
Clearing Gallery In New York Shutters After 14 Years
New York-based gallery Clearing, known for artists like Korakrit Arunanondchai, has closed its doors after 14 years.The closure, which includes both its New York and Los Angeles spaces, comes on the heels of its last solo shows: for Coco…
Sotheby’s Announces Highlights Of Upcoming Pauline Karpidas Auction
Sotheby’s has revealed the top picks, including a Magritte, for the upcoming Pauline Karpidas Collection auction.
The collection comes from the iconic London home of Pauline Karpidas, one of the most prolific English art collectors. In…
Tyrrell Winston Files Suit Against New York Pelicans Over Copyright
Artist Tyrrell Winston has filed a lawsuit against the New York Pelicans basketball team for an Instagram post that ‘copied’ his work.
Tyrrell Winston is most well-known for his installation works centered around flattened basketballs he…
Appeals Court Overturns $8.8M Copyright Suite By Bored Ape Founders
The US Appeals Court has undid the $8.8 million copyright case previously won by Yuga Labs against a digital artist.
Yuga Labs is the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs, perhaps the most popular NFTs in the world. The…