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Metropolitan Museum Announces Indefinite Closure to Contain COVID-19
Starting tomorrow, March 13, the museum's three locations will shutter.
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A Relief Fund Helps Seattle Artists Impacted by Coronavirus Cancellations
To help meet its growing needs in the face of COVID-19, celebrated author and Seattle native Ijeoma Oluo has launched a relief fund for her city’s art community.
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Out, Damned Spot! Handwashing Goes Viral
For those of us sick of singing happy birthday to fend off the coronavirus, the internet has provided a new meme to help you time your hygiene habits.
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A Daily Report on How COVID-19 Is Impacting the Art World
As international governments take increased precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus, museums, fairs, and festivals are facing closures and delays.
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Artist Asked Not to Attend UK Fair Because “Asians Are Seen as Carriers” of Coronavirus
New York dealer Raquelle Azran told artist An Nguyen that their presence “would unfortunately create hesitation on the part of the audience to enter the exhibition space.”
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Cartoonists Take on the Coronavirus With Sympathy and Humor
As Covid-19 takes the world by storm, cartoonists and illustrators express statements of solidarity, share experiences (and grievances), and laugh a little.
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An Update on How COVID-19 Is Impacting the Art World
While the Louvre Museum is indefinitely closed, Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" is one of 60 artworks from London’s National Gallery that will wait in quarantine as many of Japan’s museums remain shuttered.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Shutters Italian Museums; Event Cancellations Continue in China and South Korea
Amid reports on six deaths from the virus, authorities have instructed museums and festivals in Italian cities like Venice, Turin, and Milan to cease their operations for at least a week.
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Under Lockdown and Quarantine, China’s Punk Rock Bands Are Taking the Mosh Pit Online
With venues shuttered in the wake of the COVID-19 “coronavirus” outbreak, China’s indie musicians are live-streaming shows and organizing “bedroom” festivals.
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A Photo Series Shows a Deserted Shanghai Caused by Fears of Coronavirus
Shanghai-based American photographer nicoco captures the fear and isolation that the outbreak has caused, and how it has rendered China's largest metropolis a ghost city.
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Major Triennial in Beijing Is Postponed, Citing Coronavirus Outbreak
As institutions shutter in response to the epidemic and Art Basel Hong Kong weighs its options, the CAFA Museum's Techne Triennial exhibition of media art has been postponed.