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As Citibanamex Splits, Fate of Art Collection Causes Stir in Mexico
After the Citibanamex Bank announced its split earlier this month, the fate of its prestigious art collection has caused a stir in Mexico.
The Citibanamex Bank is a coalition of the National Bank of Mexico and Citigroup since 2001.…
Villa Aurora, With The Only Caravaggio Mural, Fails To Sell At Auction
The Villa Aurora, the popular mansion housing the only mural by Caravaggio, failed to be sold at the auction.
When the Villa Aurora first went up for sale, there was much hype in the market regarding its potential ownership. The house…
Greek Painter Alekos Fassianos Dies At 86
Alekos Fassianos, the esteemed Greek painter, died on Sunday at the age of 86.
According to AP, Fassianos died at his home after a long period of illness. His death is attributed to natural causes. He is survived by his wife and two…
Marsden Hartley Painting Rediscovered After 40 Years
A 1936 painting by American artist Marsden Hartley, unseen for four decades, has now resurfaced.
The painting in question is Friend Against Wind, made by American modernist painter Marsden Hartley in 1936. The 17x12 inches painting…
Ramat Gan Museum In Tel Aviv Closes After Censorship Controversy
Amidst the censorship controversy between artists and city officials, the Ramat Gan Museum in Tel Aviv has shuttered its doors.
The controversy began after the work of artist David Reeb was removed from the exhibition at the behest of…
Fredericha Taccari’s art threads to unite heaven and earth & spirit with matter
In the span of a handful of years, Fredericha Taccari has created an artistic world made of paintings, sculptures, writings, accessories, design objects. All dominated by a swirl of colors that, in the artist's intentions, communicate…
Bernadette Schaeffler’s Collection: If your house caught on fire, what would you take?
People do get attached to things. For some, such an attachment may be materialistic; for others—sentimental. No matter the cause, some things are more prone to evoke attachment than others. In the 1981 book by Eugene Rochberg-Halton The…
Ancient Rock Art In Texas Falls Victim To Vandalism
A group of ancient rock carvings at the Big Bend National Park in Texas was damaged by vandals in December, it was revealed last week.
Authorities at the national park informed that the rocks were defaced with names and dates, like…
Sheikh Zayed Memorial In Dubai Gets Recognition From Guinness World Records
A mural depicting the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Dubai was recognized by Guinness World Records for its uniqueness.
The mural depicts the legacy of Sheikh Zayed’s rule, which started in 1971 when the United Arab…
Confederate Statues in Virginia To Move To Black History Museum
The statue of Robert E. Lee and other confederate statutes in Richmond, Virginia, which was removed last year, will now be handed over to the local Black History Museum.
The announcement was made last week by Ralph Northam (Governor,…