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Why art is essential in the 21st century
Recently, the status of art’s place in society been put into contention. From cuts in government spending to the digitalisation of art, it is clear there has been a dramatic shift in the importance society places on both artists and their…
Going Behind The Brand With Alexa Persico of Alexa Persico Cosmetics
Alexa Persico is the CEO & Founder of Alexa Persico Cosmetics. Since founding the company, the brand has has had multiple products go viral on Social Media, including their HD Pigments Line, Brighten Me Baby Highlighter and their "Set…
Tsherin Sherpa Marks Nepal’s Venice Biennale Debut
For the first time, Nepal will be featured in the Venice Biennale - thanks to the pavillion of artist Tsherin Sherpa.
The exhibition will be by artist Tsherin Sherpa, titled “Tales of Muted Spirits – Dispersed Threads – Twisted…
Picasso Family Denies Claims Of Selling NFT Artworks
After two members of the Picasso family claimed to be selling the master's artworks as NFTs, the rest of the family has denied the claim.
A few days ago, Pablo Picasso's granddaughter Marina and her son Florian announced that they would…
University of Michigan Receives Chinese Calligraphy Gift From Chia-Lun Family
University of Michigan Museum of Art has been gifted a Chinese calligraphy relic, by Chia-Lun family, estimated to be worth more than $12 million.
The gift comes from the family of Lo Chia-Lun who was a prominent figure in the Chinese…
Art Basel Pushes Hong Kong Fair To May
After weeks of speculation, Art Basel has finally announced moving the Hong Kong fair from March to May.
Despite the rising third wave of COVID-19, Art Basel had kept the schedule of the fair intact until earlier this year. A few days…
Botticelli’s Man Of Sorrows Fetches $45.5M At Sotheby’s Auction
Botticelli's Man of Sorrows fetched $45.5 million in a Sotheby's Old Masters auction - the second-highest price fetched by the artist.
The anticipated bid for the work by Sandro Botticelli only involved three bidders - all on phone. The…
Spanish Banking Heir Paloma Botín, Husband, Embroiled In Art Fraud Charges
Paloma Botín, daughter of Spanish Santander chairman, and her husband are embroiled in charges of fraudulent purchase of a 6th century BC artefact.
The artefact in question is an Iberian lioness sculpture that dates back to the 6th…
Louvre-Sotheby’s Join Hands For 3-Year Restitution Research Project
The Louvre Museum has announced three-year restitution research, backed by Sotheby's, to investigate its collection acquired between 1933-1945.
The original research by Louvre Museum was launched in 2020, headed by historian Emmanuelle…
Robert Indiana Estate Lawyers Reach $2M Settlement With Maine Attorney General
A long-running legal dispute ended with lawyers of Robert Indiana estate agreeing to pay $2 million+ to the Maine Attorney General's office.
The high-profile legal dispute has been dragged for years between multiple parties. The charges…