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The Impact Of Iran Blockade On Asian Art Market
The art market, particularly in Asia, is feeling the impact of the US and Israel’s war in Iran as the shipment logistics tremble.
Since the conflict began in February, oil prices have seen a massive surge, largely due to Iran’s blockade…
Sotheby’s Registers Profit In Years, But Challenges Ahead
For the first time in many years, auction house Sotheby's has registered a net profit of $53 million, indicating a recovering art market.
The news was first reported by the Financial Times after analyzing the auction house's tax returns.…
BAYC Reach Settlement With Ryder Ripps Over Copyright
The long legal battle between Bored Ape Yacht Club and artist Ryder Ripps over copyright infringement has reached a settlement outside the court.
The news broke on Tuesday, when Yuga Labs, the company behind BAYC, announced that they…
Most Expensive Basquiat Goes From Ken Griffin To Miami
Ten works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from Ken Griffin's collection will go on display at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Titled "Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols", the exhibition will centre on the most common themes found in the works of…
Jeff Koons Designs Evian Bottles For 200th Anniversary
Artist Jeff Koons, renowned for his sculptures, has joined hands with Evian water to design its special edition bottles to mark its 200th anniversary.
Koons designed two versions of the Evian bottles, both having a slightly curvy shape…
Disney Might Cancel $1B Deal As OpenAI’s SORA Shuts Down
In a surprise move, OpenAI announced the closure of Sora, its popular AI video-generating platform, mere months after its launch.
On Wednesday, the X handle of the company made the announcement, saying: "We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To…
Research Suggests Two Millennia Old Indian Presence In Ancient Egypt
A recently translated 2000-year-old graffiti in the Valley of the Kings suggests close contact between ancient India and Egypt.
The science journal Live Science published a report earlier in March, reporting on the insights from a…
California Museum Rescinds Honor From Cesar Chavez Amid Abuse Allegations
A California museum has taken back the highest state honor from activist Cesar Chavez as sexual abuse allegations come up.
According to new reports, the California Museum in Sacramento announced that it will be removing Cesar Chavez from…
Ownership Battle Of Beeple’s $70M Work Settled At Court
The ownership saga of Beeple's most expensive work, Everydays: The First 5000 Days, has finally reached its conclusion in court.
Everydays: The First 5000 Days (2021) is an NFT work comprising 5000 digital images compiled by the digital…
Ruoyu Gong at Eli Klein Gallery: A Return Through the Long Way
Ruoyu Gong’s solo exhibition Long Way Around presents itself as an assertion of painting’s renewed urgency. Shown at Eli Klein Gallery and curated by Huan Yang, the presentation marks Gong’s return to oil painting after years of expansive…