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Trump Demands Removal of 'Infinity' Sculpture for Washington
President Donald Trump has demanded the Smithsonian replace a 1967 modernist sculpture with a 30-foot statue of George Washington, criticizing the
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Five Standouts at Portland's Converge 45 Triennial
A review of the Portland art triennial Converge 45 highlights five standout works, including pieces by Trisha Baga and Marcus Fischer, while noting the
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Cuauhtémoc Medina to Curate 2027 Bienal de Arte Paiz
Mexican curator and art historian Cuauhtémoc Medina will organize the 25th edition of Guatemala's Bienal de Arte Paiz, scheduled to run from November 2027
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Galliano Exhibition Canceled, Media Reacts
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's canceled John Galliano exhibition has sparked widespread media commentary, focusing on the designer's past antisemitic remarks and the role of key fashion figures.
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Venice Biennale President Defends Russian Pavilion
Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, president of the Venice Biennale, says he would again host the Russian Pavilion despite losing a 2 million euro EU grant and facing controversy.
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Aboriginal Artists Painted Giant Beings
A new study finds that Aboriginal artists in Arnhem Land created large rock paintings of powerful beings like Rainbow Serpents in the 1800s and early 1900s
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PM Burnham Reverses Parthenon Marbles Stance
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reversed his long-held support for returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, now calling it an issue for the British Museum.
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Beeple AI Artwork Sparks Ethics Debate
A new Beeple installation at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, which uses AI to analyze the museum's collection, has drawn over 600 signatures on an open letter criticizing the project's ethics.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump White House
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a historic preservation group lacked standing to sue, allowing construction of a $400 million ballroom complex to proceed.
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Warehouse TERRADA Hosts Tennoz Art Week 2026
Warehouse TERRADA will host the fourth edition of TENNOZ ART WEEK from September 10 to 13, 2026, across Tokyo's Tennoz art district.
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BMA Adds 118 Artworks from Caplan Gift
The Baltimore Museum of Art has acquired 118 new artworks over the past six months through purchases and gifts, including a major donation from former
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Bush's 9/11 Paintings Mark 25th Anniversary
Former President George W. Bush has created 16 new paintings for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The exhibition opened at his Dallas presidential center.
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Met Museum's Galliano Show Drawor Ire
Metropolitan Museum of Art donors, including Pace Gallery founder Arne Glimcher, are criticizing a planned John Galliano exhibition over its scheduling on
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China Withdraws Artists from Gwangju
China has ordered its artists to withdraw from the upcoming Gwangju Biennale in protest of the event allowing Taiwanese exhibitors to use the name 'Taiwan
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Robert Indiana Home Sale Defies Will
The Star of Hope Foundation is selling Robert Indiana's Maine home for $1.4 million, despite his will directing it become a public art space.
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Mapplethorpe Foundation Denies Roy Cohn
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation refused to license a 1981 portrait of Roy Cohn for a new biography about him, citing concerns over its negative
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UK Bans Export of $97.2M Rembrandt Portrait
The UK has temporarily banned the export of a Rembrandt painting valued at £71.7 million to allow a local institution time to raise funds to buy it.
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Vuslat Doğan Sabancı: Media CEO to Artist
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı, former chief executive of Turkey’s largest newspaper Hürriyet, has emerged as a rising artist on the international biennial circuit.
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Riverside Art Museum Names New Director
Vivian Zavataro will take over as executive director of the Riverside Art Museum on Oct. 1, succeeding Drew Oberjuerge.
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Sliman Mansour: Palestinian Art Giant
Sliman Mansour, a Palestinian artist and educator, died Monday in Jerusalem at 79. His death prompted reflections from fellow artist Samia Halaby, who shares memories of his influence.
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FBI repatriates 48 Egyptian artifacts to Cairo
The FBI returned 48 illegally trafficked cultural artifacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Los Angeles last Friday. The items span from the Pharaonic to the 9th century CE.
