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A Ceremonial Chord Change for John Cage's 639-year-long Concert
An organ recital of a piece by the composer began in 2001 and will run until 2640. This weekend, listeners gathered to hear its 14th chord change.
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Ava DuVernay Partners With Gallery for Exhibition Benefitting Law Enforcement Accountability Organization
The partnership with Signature African Art will present a two-part exhibition of work by artists reflecting on the African diaspora.
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This Mail Art Fundraiser Will Support the US Postal Service
The benefit raffle features unique works by 60 artists including Dike Blair, Liz Deschenes, Sam Falls, Elisabeth Kley, Nicolas Party, and Patricia Treib.
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Art Basel Miami Beach Is Officially Canceled
Exhibitors will not be charged participation or booth fees for the December show, and application fees for accepted galleries will roll over to 2021.
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Google Updates Its Photo Search Engine to Make Photo Licensing Easier
The "Licensable" badge will now appear on images in Google searches, potentially helping photographers, publishers, and artists make money.
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Over 30 Galleries Sign Letter Demanding Refunds From Canceled Dallas Art Fair
“We don’t owe anybody any money,” John Sughrue, real estate developer and chairman of the Dallas Art Fair, told the Dallas Morning News.
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EU Officials Ignored Calls for Help, Says Crew of Banksy’s Migrant Rescue Boat
In a video about the rescue boat, which exceeded capacity this weekend and declared a state of emergency, Banksy says that EU authorities "deliberately ignore distress calls from 'non-Europeans.'"
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At This Museum of African American Culture, Displaying a Confederate Statue Is a "Part of Healing"
The bronze sculpture “Spirit of the Confederacy" was removed from Sam Houston Park in June and is now on display in the courtyard of the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
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Banksy Purchased and Decorated a Migrant Rescue Boat
The artist's bright pink motor yacht has already rescued 89 refugees in distress in the Mediterranean.
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Monument to Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth Unveiled in Central Park
A statue of three pioneers of women's rights joined the park's collection, which previously featured only fictional women.
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Germano Celant and Okwui Enwezor Among Recipients of Venice Biennale's Posthumous Golden Lion Awards
The Biennale's highest prize traditionally recognizes artists participating in the show; this year, on the occasion of the its 125th anniversary, it will honor the memory of four recently deceased artistic directors.
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Whitney Museum Cancels Show After Artists Denounce Acquisition Process, Citing Exploitation
The museum has faced widespread criticism after announcing an exhibition primarily featuring artworks purchased from Black Lives Matter and COVID-19 benefit sales.