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Three Men Behind Theft Of $2.5M Ming Dynasty-Era Vase Get Convicted
Four years after stealing a Ming dynasty-era vase from a Swiss museum, three men have been convicted for the act.
In June 2019, the three men – Mbaki Nkhwa, Kaine Wright, and David Lamming – stole the artifact from the Museum of Far…
AI-Generated Art Can’t Be Copyrighted, Rules US Court
A U.S. federal court ruled that AI-generated art is not eligible for copyright protection due to lack of ‘human involvement’.
In March of this year, the United States Copyright Office made the decision that AI-generated art is not…
The Bean By Anish Kapoor To Have Limited Public Access Until 2024
The iconic Cloud Gate sculpture by Anish Kapoor, better known as the Bean, will have limited access to the public until 2024.
The announcement came from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events this week, on their…
British Museum Fires Curator Peter Higgs, Accused Of Lost Artifacts
The British Museum announced the firing of a staffer – revealed to be Peter Higgs – after the loss and damage of numerous Greek artifacts.
On Wednesday, the British Museum made a public announcement, revealing that many items from its…
Worcester Art Museum Faces Harassment, Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Curator
Richa Parekh, a former curator at Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts, is suing the museum for harassment and discrimination.
It was reported this week by WBUR that Richa Parekh filed a civil lawsuit against the museum at the Worcester…
Indian Minister Says Up To 31 Antiquities Stolen From Country In Last Decade
The Indian government has revealed that up to 31 antiquities might have been stolen in the last decade, of which only 4 have been recovered.
The revelation was made by G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development…
From Precise Brushstrokes, Guido Rocca Goes Larger-Than-Life At Milan
Known for his intricate brushwork, Italian artist Guido Rocca has taken the next step forward as he debuted his grand artworks at Area35 in Milan.
Guido Rocca presented a host of his works on June 22 at the Area35 gallery in Milan,…
Climate Activists Vandalize Portrait Of King Charles III At National Gallery Scotland
A pair of climate activists defaced a portrait of King Charles III at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh.
On Wednesday, the two climate activists, later identified to be part of the group This Is Rigged, entered the gallery.…
At Sotheby’s, Vera Molnár NFT Auction Collects $1.2M
On Wednesday, an NFT collection by Vera Molnár sold out within an hour at Sotheby’s, generating 631 ETH (Ethereum coins) or $1.2 million.
Vera Molnár is a Hungarian artist who is well known for pioneering digital art. Active since the…
Tupac Shakur’s Ring Fetches $1.02M At Sotheby’s
The ring that rapper Tupac Shakur wore in his last public appearance was sold for $1.02 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
The gold ring is designed with a crest on top, studded with diamonds and rubies. The ring carries the…