Ai Weiwei Says Censorship in the West Is ‘Sometimes Even Worse’ Than in Mao’s China
Lisson Gallery delayed a show by Ai after he tweeted about the Israel-Hamas war.
6 Times the Mona Lisa Was Vandalized or Stolen
The painting has been hit with a rock and a tea cup, caked, and splashed with soup.
Guillermo Bert’s Art Aims to Challenge Society’s Blind Spots
The artist is currently the subject of a survey at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.
Climate Activists Target ‘Mona Lisa’, Indigenous Artifacts Barred From View, Anti-Hamas Protest at Tate, and More: Morning Links for January 29, 2024
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Plan to Restore Giza Pyramid Draws Anger and Mockery from Archaeologists
The project aims to reconstruct the outer casing of granite on the Pyramid of Menkaure’s four sides.
Google Brings Back App that Turns Selfies Into Famous Artworks by van Gogh, Rembrandt, and More
Google Arts and Culture relaunched its art filter using generative AI.
Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen and Burned, Spanish Outcry Over ‘Effeminate’ Jesus Painting, Rubin Museum to Shutter, and More: Morning Links for February 1, 2024
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Sotheby’s ‘Overhauls’ Fee Structure, Lowering Buyers Premium and Standardizing Commissions Rate
“This is kind of a growing-up moment,” the house’s CEO said.
Dior Brings a Nonagenarian Textile Artist to the Couture Stage in Paris
It was only recently Ducrot was discovered by Galerie Giselle Capitain.
Achieving Excellence in Art: A Tribute to Achievor Art and Culture Centre’s Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Education
Over the past seven years, Achievor Art and Culture Centre has established itself as a beacon of excellence in the realms of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Nestled in the heart of a vibrant community, the centre has not only honed the skills of aspiring artists but also nurtured a deep appreciation for traditional Chinese art …