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Berlin’s €130 Million Arts Budget Cut Sparks Outrage and Protests
The cuts threaten theatres, galleries, and the city’s global reputation as a cultural hub.
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London’s Art Gamble: Will Innovation Secure Its Future?
London, Frieze, and Phillips are championing AI art, digital platforms, and emerging artists in bold attempts to reinvent the city’s art market. But can these strategies secure its global standing, or is London risking it all in a high-stakes gamble?
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A Grave Threat to American Arts: Controversial Bill Advances in Congress
The U.S. House passed H.R. 9495, granting Treasury unchecked power to strip nonprofits of tax-exempt status. Critics warn it threatens free speech and could devastate arts nonprofits.
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Activists Sentenced for Defacing U.S. Constitution and National Artwork
Two Declare Emergency activists have been sentenced to prison for dumping red powder on the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives and vandalizing national artwork in high-profile climate protests.
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UK Visual Artists Earnings Crisis 2024
A new report reveals UK visual artists earn a median income of just £12,500—less than half the national median—amid deepening inequalities and the rise of AI exploitation.
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Listen: Is the NFT Art Market Ready for a Comeback?
Bitcoin’s record-breaking surge has reignited interest in cryptocurrency, but what does it mean for the struggling NFT art market? Could this be the start of a digital art renaissance, or just another speculative bubble in the volatile crypto world?
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The Arts Are in Crisis: Can Private Sponsors Step In to Save Them?
What happens when the lights dim in theaters, museums close their doors, and artists lose their stage?
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Art Flipping: Buy Low, Sell High, Move Fast
Is this the future of collecting or a dangerous game that undermines artists and their work?
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Listen: It’s a Strange Time for Photography
Every second, humans collectively capture millions of photos, snapping moments that range from the mundane to the profound.
Who Owns Art? The Tug-of-War Between Collectors and Creators
The complex dynamics between collectors, galleries, and artists.
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Sotheby’s Accused of Helping the Wealthy Cheat Taxes: $6.25M Settlement
The scandal raises questions about accountability in the high-stakes art world and the role of privilege in sidestepping the law.
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Has the Real Landscape Behind the Mona Lisa Been Found?
Could the iconic landscape behind the Mona Lisa be based on a real place? Geologist Ann Pizzorusso believes she’s found it near Lake Como, Italy.