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Uproar After Indiana College Plan To Sell Georgia O’Keeffe, Other Artworks
The decision of Valparaiso University to sell its art collection, including $ 15 million Georgia O’Keeffe painting, has caused a backlash.
The Valparaiso University in Indiana announced in an email on Wednesday that it plans to sell 3…
Mason Rothschild Loses To Hermès Over ‘MetaBirkins’ NFT Lawsuit
Artist Mason Rothschild lost a legal battle with luxury brand Hermès over his MetaBirkins NFT series, inspired by the brand’s luxury bags.
On Wednesday, the Southern District Court in New York announced that the MetaBirkins NFT project…
Christie’s Ordered To Restitute Van Der Werff Painting To Heirs
A French court has ordered Christie’s to return a Van Der Werff painting to the heirs of author Marcel Proust.
The painting in question, The Penitent Magdalene, was created in 1707 by Dutch artist Adriaen Van der Werff. The painting was…
Tretyakov Gallery Get Push To Align With Russian ‘State Values’
The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow has been asked by the Russian government to align with state ‘values’ after a complaint.
The issue began after an alleged written complaint by a person named Sergei Shadrin. In the complaint, Shadrin…
Workers From British Museum, Others, Set To Strike From February
A large group of British workers from various organizations, including British Museum, will begin their strike from next month.
Civil servants at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and employees at the British…
Dress Worn By Princess Diana Fetches Over $600K At Sotheby’s
A strapless gown designed by Victor Eldenstein and worn by Princess Diana sold for $604,800 at a Sotheby’s auction recently.
The dress was designed by Victor Eldenstein – who was a regular designed for Princess Diana - in 1989. The dress…
Conquering Heights: Angela Nikolau’s Rooftopping Journey to the Top of Merdeka 118
Have you ever dreamt of becoming an astronaut or a pilot as a child? The sky is no limit for Angela Nikolau – a rooftopper and NFT artist, who by her 20s has already conquered the most picturesque heights this world has to offer. She…
Pietro Spadafina’s painting and the exhibition celebrating the life of Massimo Troisi
Italian artist Pietro Spadafina was part of the recently-concluded exhibition to remember legendary actor Massimo Troisi.
Il Postino dietro le quinte. I volti di Massimo Troisi (The Postman behind the scenes. The faces of Massimo Troisi)…
Beirut Moves Forward With Building Museum Even As Economy Struggles
Beirut is moving forward with museum construction even as Lebanon struggles economically.
More than two years ago, Beirut was rocked to its core due to terrible blasts that occurred on 4 August 2020. The freak accident killed hundreds…
Shortly After MLK Monument Unveil, Hank Willis Thomas Joins Pace Gallery
The same day as his monument to Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife was unveiled, Pace Gallery announced Hank Willis Thomas would join them.
The news came via a newsletter from Pace Gallery, which was sent mere hours after the monument…