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New Artwork by Maurizio Cattelan is a Banana and Duct Tape
Art has often been a topic of contention among the general public. Some consider it an expression of something inexplicable, while others label it simply pretentious. The thing is, both sentiments are actually true quite often. The prime…
Baltimore Museum Of Art Announces A Year Dedicated To Women
Women in art have always lagged behind their male counterparts, largely due to systematic discrimination. However, the Baltimore Museum of Art has decided to something drastic for the issue. The year 2020 at BMA will be dedicated…
Artist Lauren Halsey Brings Art To Nike’s Sneakers
In recent years, art has found the most unlikeliest of canvases: sneakers. Artists have been designing their exclusive editions while rare models are fetching top money. The latest to join the foray is artist Lauren Halsey, whose deal with…
Hong Kong Art Market Will Thrive, Says David Zwirner
The situation in Hong Kong for some months have been volatile. The ongoing protests have also touched the thriving art culture in the city. Hauser & Wirth had to postpone one of their shows due to the protests. Art Basel has been…
Roger Cardinal, Scholar Behind ‘Outsider Art’, Dies at 79
Roger Cardinal, artist and writer who coined the term ‘Outsider Art’, died at the age of 79. The Guardian reported the news of his death only on Wednesday, though he died on November 1. American Folk Art Museum released a statement, calling…
The Tale of Inigo Philbrick and His Lawsuits
Infamous art dealer Inigo Philbrick saw his assets being frozen by a British court last week. This was just one of the many troubles he is caught in right now. But what exactly is the entire matter?
The recent lawsuit was filed by…
Calls To Unionize Workers Reach MoCa In Los Angeles
The wave of unionizing among art workers in USA continues to spread across museums. The most recent example was seen at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), Los Angeles.
Around 50 workers from MoCA shared an Instagram post, expressing…
Artist Cecilia Vicuña Brags Spain’s Top Art Prize
Despite being popular in a certain section of patrons for many years, artist Cecilia Vicuña never saw the limelight from the mainstream audience. However, this has started to change recently. The latest laurel for the 71-year old artist…
Sotheby’s withdraws after Andy Link claims Banksy sculptor stolen
After the much-publicized claims of artist Andy Link that the Banksy sculptor The Drinker was stolen from him, Sotheby’s has decided to pull the piece from its upcoming sale.
The street artist Andy Link had earlier claimed that the 2004…
Prestigious Hugo Boss Prize Announces Nominees For 2020
The Hugo Boss Prize, one of the most reputed awards in the art world, announced its nominees for 2020 edition. The coveted award carries prize money of $100,000 and a solo show at the Guggenheim Museum.
The Hugo Boss prize, established…