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Research Reveals Last Male Descendants Of Leonardo Da Vinci
New research has tracked 14 male descendants of Leonardo da Vinci, moving a step forward towards finding the artist’s DNA sequence.
The research paper was published in the Human Evolution journal this week. It was conducted by Alessandro…
From Drugs To Freedom – The Artistic Journey of Guido Rocca
Despite centuries of human efforts, art remains a mystery to most of us. What truly makes great art is something that depends both on perspective and expertise. For Italian artist Guido Rocca, art is a boundless ocean of possibility that…
Artist Hamlet Lavastida Gets Arrested By Cuban Authorities
The latest in a series of blows on artistic expression, artist Hamlet Lavastida was arrested by Cuban authorities.
According to a report by Deutsche Welle, Lavastida was arrested on June 26 in Havana, few days after he had returned to…
Meet Contemporary Street Artist Seek One
Seek One is the alias of a Contemporary Street Artist originally from Philadelphia, whose works have been collected worldwide. Seek One’s work combines iconic figures, vintage media and street style into one. With a loyal fanbase, he is…
Meet Experimental & Abstract Artist Heather Sweeney
Heather Sweeney is an artist, writer, activist, and ally originally from Michigan who now lives in San Diego. Over the course of her career, she has published several poetry books including Call Me California and Dear Marshall, Language is…
Multi-Million Dollar Legal Tussle Over Robert Indiana Ends In Settlement
The multi-million dollar legal battle over works of Robert Indiana between his estate and the Morgan Art Foundation has finally reached a settlement after 3 years, as per the New York Times.
The Morgan Art Foundation represented Robert…
Donald Judd’s Marfa Building Gets Ravaged By Fire
A fire broke out in the former office of artist Donald Judd in Marfa, causing significant damage.
The story was first broken by the New York Times, which reported the fire that ravaged the two-story building. It used to a former…
Kymberly Pinder Appointed Dean Of Yale School Of Art In A Historic Move
The Yale School Of Arts, one of the most prestigious art institutions in America, appointed Kymberly Pinder as its new dean.
Pinder becomes the first woman of color to hold this position in the 150 years of the institution. She is also…
LA Artist Christina Quarles Joins Hauser & Wirth
Christina Quarles, the artist known for her brightly colored figurines expressing identity, has joined mega gallery Hauser & Wirth.
Quarles is known for the vibrant painting of bodies, often described as “lyrical”. The Los…
CAROLINA JAE receives critical acclaim from WTSX POWER 104.9 FM
The road to success comes with no road or exit strategy signs for people to follow. Every component of disruption, pain, dysfunction, fear, self-doubt, and risk are a part of the process of manifesting greatness. Few people possess the…