Flash Grenades
💥Everyone at This Residency Hates Each Other
Flash Grenades series of anonymous opinion blasts from inside the art world. Real voices. No names. No filters. These views are their own.
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Empire Training Center for the Arts (ETCA) at Chance Theater Brings New Opportunities to Performing Arts Careers
The Empire Training Center for the Arts (ETCA) in Poughkeepsie offers innovative training for behind-the-scenes performing arts roles, creating accessible career pathways and supporting underrepresented communities.
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ART COMP Visual Arts Competition Launches 2025 Summer Exhibition Showcasing Emerging and Professional Artists
ART COMP 2025 opens at 100 Kellogg Lane, featuring 100 artists in a dynamic summer exhibition with $200,000 in total prizes and public voting for the People’s Choice Award.
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ArtMeta Transforms Basel’s Historic Core During Art Basel 2025
ArtMeta's Digital Art Mile energized Basel’s Rebgasse district with NFTs, AI, robots, and generative art during Art Basel 2025, blending digital innovation with historic venues.
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Has London’s Art Scene Reached Its Limit Amid Growing Festival Crowds and Expanding Gallery Calendars?
London’s vibrant art scene dazzled during the fifth London Gallery Weekend, but overlapping events and crowded schedules raise questions about sustainability and visibility for all artists.
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UK Education Union Urges Boycott of London Science Museum Over Fossil Fuel and Arms Sponsorship
The UK’s largest education union calls for a boycott of the Science Museum in London due to sponsorship ties with BP and Adani Green Energy, sparking debate over ethics in museum funding.
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Why Small, Shippable, and Emotional Art Wins the 2025 Market
In 2025, collectors favor small, affordable, and emotionally resonant artworks that are easy to ship—shifting the art market away from nostalgia toward immediacy and access.
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Smithsonian Rebukes Trump’s Attempted Firing of National Portrait Gallery Director
The Smithsonian asserts its independence after Trump’s claim to have fired the National Portrait Gallery director, highlighting ongoing battles over museum autonomy and political pressure.
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France Raises Museum Entry Fees for Non-European Visitors at Iconic Sites Like Louvre and Versailles
Starting in 2026, France increases admission fees for non-European Union visitors at major museums, aiming to fund critical restoration while stirring debate on cultural access.
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Facebook Marketplace Flooded with Looted Syrian Antiquities Amid Conflict
Ancient Syrian artifacts looted from Palmyra and other sites are rapidly appearing on Facebook Marketplace, fueling a booming illicit trade amid conflict and economic collapse.
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Summer Challenge for Art Lovers: 6 Creative Ways to Experience Art Boldly
This summer, take the art challenge! Explore six creative dares that push your boundaries—from bold statement pieces to urban art adventures—and make art part of your life.
Flash Grenades
💥Art Fairs Are Just Airports with Champagne
Flash Greanades series of anonymous opinion blasts from inside the art world. Real voices. No names. No filters. These views are their own.