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Someone Decides to “KISS” a Sacred Catholic Statue
The vandal gave the Medieval statue in Spain a KISS-worthy makeover.
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Sexual Misconduct Accusations Mishandled at Pittsburgh Contemporary Art Museum
Michael Olijnyk, executive director of Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory museum, was placed on “temporary paid leave” after sexual misconduct accusations against an unnamed employee were publicized.
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Times Newer Roman Helps You Fudge Your Page Count for School Assignments
Now lazy college students can meet their page counts a lot more easily.
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Ana Mendieta Estate Sues Amazon for Copyright Infringement in New Movie
The estate alleges that certain imagery in Luca Guadagnino's film Suspiria constitutes copyright infringement, being directly derived from some of the artist's works.
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Frank Sinatra Had an Unknown Talent for Abstract Art
His 1991 painting "Abstract after Mondrian" is one of multiple Sinatra originals for sale in the estate auction
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Artist Projects "Brett Kavanaugh Is a Sexual Predator" Onto DC Courthouse
Last night artist Robin Bell, known for his politically-minded light projections, called out accused rapist and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Kenya Temporarily Lifts Ban on Film for Portraying Queer Romance
The director of Rafiki, Wanuri Kahiu, sued the Kenyan government to lift a national censorship that rendered the film ineligible for the Academy Award's Best Foreign Language Film accolade.
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Hank Willis Thomas and Yinka Shonibare Among Artists Proposing Major MLK Jr. Monument on Boston Common
Barbara Chase-Riboud, David Adjaye, Hank Willis Thomas, Yinka Shonibare, and Wodiczko are among the finalists of the monumental project.
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Takashi Murakami Opens Up About the Pressure of Being a High-Profile Artist
The artist spoke candidly about the emotional, financial, and artistic strain he experiences.
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New Research Finds that Caravaggio Died of Sepsis, Not Syphilis
Before established a certain cause of death for the Baroque painter, scientists first had to find his body.
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A Demonic Fowl Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch Came to Life on the New York City Subway
The artist Rae Swon crafted the viral, hellish art garment.
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A Mississippi Elementary School Changes Its Name from a Confederate President to Barack Obama, Celebrates with Mural
Charles and Talameika Brice were selected to paint the mural at Obama Magnet, which was named after Confederate president Jefferson Davis until this year.