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Art Without a Soul? Ai-Da, the Robot Artist, and the $1 Million Question
Is robot-made art truly creative expression, or merely technical mimicry?
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Why Supporting the Arts is an Investment, Not a Cost!
So, what really happens when we cut funding for the arts? Does it save money, or does it quietly chip away at something vital?
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Nomadic Galleries Are Popping Up Everywhere!
This is art that won’t sit still. Ready or not, it’s coming to meet you.
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The Tomb Trader: Edoardo AlmagiĂ and the Stolen Antiquities Scandal
If Almagià is the first name on your provenance, it is stolen,” declared Matthew Bogdanos of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit, signaling a decisive stance in the high-profile case against art dealer Edoardo Almagià .
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: Gallery Lineup, New Partnerships, and Programming Highlights Announced
Art Basel has announced the galleries and programming highlights for its 2025 Hong Kong edition, featuring exhibitors from 42 countries, new Asia-Pacific partnerships, and exciting events like the MGM Discoveries Art Prize. Here’s what to expect at the fair opening on March 28, 2025!
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When Trump Refused to Pay Warhol: The Pop Art Deal That Went Sour
Andy Warhol’s unpaid portrait of Trump Tower, commissioned in the ’80s, is set for auction at Phillips two weeks after Election Day. Part of his “New York Skyscrapers” series, it’s valued between $500,000 and $700,000—far above what Trump might have once paid, capturing a clash of egos and art.
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Thieves Blast into Dutch Gallery, Abandon Half of Warhol’s Priceless "Queens" Mid-Heist!
In a bold heist at MPV Gallery, thieves stole two of Andy Warhol's iconic "Reigning Queens" screen prints. The plot took an unexpected turn as surveillance footage revealed the robbers couldn't fit all four portraits in their car, abandoning two on the street.
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Edvard Munch’s The Scream: Behind the Scenes
Imagine creating a painting so powerful it gets stolen—twice—and then sells for nearly $120 million at auction.
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Who Are Artists Really Creating For? Audience Expectations in Contemporary Art
Art audiences—from collectors to activists to social media followers—bring unique expectations that influence how and what artists create.
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The Haunting Ear of Vincent van Gogh: A Ghostly Tale of Art and Obsession
Vincent van Gogh’s tormented legacy lingers in his art and the places he once called home.
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Michelangelo’s Pietà Bandini: The Unfinished Masterpiece and Its Dark Legend
Step inside the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and discover why visitors feel a presence that seems alive, lingering in unfinished stone.
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Pablo Picasso’s Guernica: Behind the Scenes
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica confronts viewers with a monochromatic vision of war’s devastation. Created in response to the 1937 bombing of Guernica, the mural reflects the artist’s behind-the-scenes struggle to depict the chaos and horror of war without color, using shades of black, white, and gray.