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This week in art news: MOCA Los Angeles chief curator Helen Molesworth was fired, Anish Kapoor blasted the NRA for using "Cloud Gate" in an ad, and the Vatican admitted it had doctored a press photo.

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New Banksy Mural Speaks Out Against Turkish-Kurdish Artist's Imprisonment

The newest Bowery mural, a collaboration between the elusive British street artist and Borf, addresses the continued imprisonment of journalist and artist Zehra Doğan.

In Brief

In Major Reversal, Cooper Union Adopts Plan to Return to Full-Tuition Scholarships

Four years after voting to start charging its students tuition for the first time in its 150-year history, the administration of the beloved school is moving back toward offering free education.

Art

The Thousands of Shoes on Capitol Hill and the Political Art They Evoke

The more than 7,000 pairs of shoes commemorating victims of school shootings recalled the many artworks that have used clothing to raise awareness around violence.

Art

A New Showcase for Art Books Will Launch in Los Angeles

The three-day event takes place in May and is organized by members from all walks of the Los Angeles art community.

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Los Angeles Art Community Reacts to Firing of MOCA Chief Curator Helen Molesworth

The announcement of Molesworth's departure shocked and dismayed many in the Los Angeles art world. But some MOCA insiders have also said she contributed to a toxic work environment.

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A 3D Printed House with Humanitarian Ambitions and a $10,000 Price Tag

Austin-based startup ICON revealed an extremely ambitious plan to build a community of 3D-printed houses in El Salvador. (And, hopefully later, in space.)

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H&M Lawsuit Against Street Artist Could Have Changed Copyright Law [UPDATED]

The clothing company claims it has dropped its lawsuit against the artist Revok after widespread outcry and calls for a boycott, though the artist's lawyer claims that is not true.

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Crucified Stormtrooper Sculpture Removed from Historic London Church After Complaints

The sculpture featuring one of the iconic Star Wars henchmen was part of a charity auction exhibition at St. Stephen Walbrook.

Art

Artists Fill Six-Story Istanbul House with 672 Hours of Performance Art

The house will become a research space and library in country where performance art remains underdeveloped, and many artists fear persecution.

Announcement

ArtTable’s 25th Annual Ceremony Honors Marian Goodman and Naima J. Keith

Since its inception, ArtTable has championed leadership opportunities for women in the arts, as well as advocated inclusion for women from diverse backgrounds.

Comics

If a Tree Slouches in a Forest …

There's a koan I think about.