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Art Gallery of Ontario curator Wanda Nanibush’s departure came after a pro-Israel group complained about her social media posts.
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The Bizarre Photos of Biden’s Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Priceless images show the president’s myriad facial expressions, from looks of confusion and disbelief to gazes of pride and appreciation toward the bird.
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Did Banksy Reveal His Real Name in a BBC Interview?
The famously anonymous artist told a reporter his first name in a recently resurfaced radio segment.
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Print Sale Benefits Medical Aid in Gaza
Cindy Sherman, Zineb Sedira, and Tanya Habjouqa are among 150 artists offering prints for $125 to support desperately needed humanitarian aid in the besieged city.
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Budget Cuts Force NYC Libraries to Stop Sunday Service
The cuts will also affect spending on materials, programming, and facilities at libraries across the five boroughs.
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Vatican Opens Hidden Underground Roman Necropolis to the Public
Via Triumphalis is now accessible through a new separate entrance at the Vatican Museums’ Santa Rosa gate.
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Guggenheim Museum Names NYU Abu Dhabi Chief as New Director
Mariët Westermann, the first woman to hold the role, will lead the NYC institution and work alongside leaders of the Guggenheim’s controversial forthcoming UAE museum.
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Well-Preserved Maya Warrior Bust Unearthed in Mexico
The statue head was found during construction for the Maya Train, which has sparked controversy amongst scientists and Indigenous communities in the region.
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Queens Museum Director Declines to Issue Statement on Gaza
Sally Tallant said the museum “is not able to make political statements” in a meeting with workers.
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Writers Protest NYT Gaza Coverage With Posters of Journalists Killed by Israel
Members of the group Writers Bloc staged an action during an awards dinner chaired by New York Times President Meredith Kopit Levien.
