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Australia's Decision to Drop Its Venice Biennale Artist Ignites Uproar
Several senior arts officials have resigned in solidarity with Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi.
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Historical Maps to the Heart Help Chart Your Way to Love
Why bother with the so-called Gulf of America when you can dip in the Bay of Bliss or Cape Content?
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Why Did Australia Abruptly Ditch Its Venice Biennale Artist and Curator?
It took only one week for the country to find a reason to disqualify Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi.
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Brent Sikkema’s Husband Charged With Hiring His Killer
The New York dealer was found dead by stabbing over a year ago.
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Thousands Call on Christie’s to Nix AI Art Auction
An open letter alleges that many of the artworks in the auction were “created using AI models that are known to be trained on copyrighted work without a license.”
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Documenta Adopts Widely Criticized Definition of Antisemitism
The embattled organization’s new code of conduct effectively stifles scrutiny of the Israeli state.
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Why Is There an Ancient Rome Researcher on Musk’s DOGE Staff?
Luke Farritor, who used AI to decode a Greco-Roman scroll from Pompeii, is reportedly part of the team leading Musk’s chaotic takeover of government systems.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum Board Member Calls Gazans “Fundamentally Evil”
In an editorial, Martin Oliner encouraged other countries to support Trump in “making Gaza great again.”
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Museums Scramble to Grasp Impact of Trump's DEI Mandate
Widespread uncertainty pervades as institutions either roll back initiatives or try to determine whether their programs are in compliance.
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Three Suspects Arrested in Connection With Dutch Museum Heist
Thieves used explosives to break into the Drents Museum and stole four ancient gold artifacts on display.
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Artist Graham Nickson, Who Led New York Studio School, Dies at 78
A galvanizing arts educator and accomplished painter, Nickson is also remembered for his fervent belief in the discipline of drawing.
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Smithsonian Institution to Shutter Diversity Offices
In a staff-wide email, the organization said it was complying with Trump’s executive order banning federally funded diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.