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Photo of artist Andy Warhol, creator of the “New York Skyscrapers” series, which was commissioned by Donald Trump.

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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.

Contemporary artist presenting artwork in a gallery setting.

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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.

Michelangelo's Pietà Bandini statue from a distance, showing the entire composition with Christ, Mary, and two other figures.

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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.

A detailed view of the left side of Pablo Picasso’s Guernica.

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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.

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Louise Bourgeois: The Shadows of Fear, Memory, and Maternal Power

Fear, memory, and maternal power intertwine in Louise Bourgeois’ Maman and the intimate, haunting exploration of her Cells series.

Salvador Dalí's The Persistence of Memory, featuring melting clocks in a dreamlike landscape.

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Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory: Behind the Scenes

Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory was born from the heat of a Catalonian summer and the depths of his surreal mind. Discover the story behind this timeless masterpiece.

A bold Pop Art portrait capturing the essence of vibrant, modern art.

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Pop Art Now: The Colors that Never Faded

Read this if you’ve ever felt Pop Art’s bold energy stir something inside you.

A view of the Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in the Louvre.

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Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa: Behind the Scenes

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is more than just a painting; it’s a centuries-old mystery. Discover the behind-the-scenes process, the challenges Leonardo faced, and how his quest for perfection turned a portrait into an icon of art history.

A portrait of Hilma af Klint from around 1885.

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Hilma af Klint: The Artist Who Channeled Spirits to Create Abstract Art

Hilma af Klint was a groundbreaking artist who believed her abstract paintings were guided by spiritual entities. Her vibrant works, rich with occult symbolism, predate the abstract art of Kandinsky and Mondrian, making her a pioneering figure in art history.

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