Climate Activists Target Botticelli’s ‘The Birth of Venus,’ Loewe’s Next Craft Prize Set for Paris, Protestors Crash New York’s Jewish Museum, and More: Morning Links for February 14, 2024
Here’s what we’re reading this morning.
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Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Protest at Art Gallery of Ontario, Marching Through KAWS Show
The protestors called on the museum to further address the departure of Indigenous art curator Wanda Nanibush.
Rome’s Basilica Ulpia Gets a Controversial Makeover Thanks to a Russian Oligarch
Meanwhile, historians have also questioned the accuracy of the reconstruction.
First Century Villa Near Mount Vesuvius May Belong to Pliny the Elder
When Mount Vesuvius erupted, Pliny the Elder sailed from his home toward the volcano to rescue people. He later died from toxic gas poisoning.
Curators and Artists Call for Iowa Museum to Reverse Plan to Remove Mary Miss Land Art Installation
The museum has invested an estimated $1 million in repairs.
Collector Departs Art Organizations’ Boards after Allegedly Urging Violence Against Pro-Palestine Protesters
Scott Lorinsky was accused of telling drivers to hit demonstrators their cars.
Major Street Artists Sue Clothing Brand Guess, Accusing Them of Stealing Their Work
It’s not the first time the clothing brand has been accused stealing graffiti artists’ work.
Stolen Van Gogh Back at Dutch Museum After Being Anonymously Returned
See it at the Groninger Museum starting March 29.
Climate Change Threatens African American Heritage Sites, Stolen Van Gogh Displayed After Ikea-bag Return, and More: Morning Links for February 8, 2024
Here’s what we’re reading this morning.
University of New Hampshire’s Museum of Art to Permanently Close
It’s part of a cost-cutting move for the university.