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Sexually Graphic Frescoes Discovered in Pompeii, Again
A recently excavated house contains at least four paintings including an artistic depiction of copulation between a satyr and a nymph.
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Man Smashes Ai Weiwei Sculpture in Italy
The vandal toppled the porcelain cube during a reception at Palazzo Fava in Bologna.
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Rome’s Arch of Constantine Damaged in Lightning Strike
Italian authorities began conservation on the ancient monument after a storm caused part of the arch’s frame to collapse.
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Another Tourist Has Carved Initials Into an Ancient Pompeii House
The man is accused of defacing a heritage site under a new law meant to crack down on the vandalization of Italy’s cultural monuments.
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Woman Caught Gettin’ It On With Florence Statue Sparks Outrage
City officials are searching for the woman after photos of her grinding and kissing a Bacchus sculpture went viral.
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Skeleton Deities and Political Mind Games at the Venice Biennale
Hrag Vartanian and AX Mina discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what drew political protests at the “Olympics of the art world.”
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Stunning Pale-Blue Frescoes Found in Pompeii
The Ancient Roman room, thought to have been used as a shrine for ritual activities, is estimated to date back approximately 2,000 years.
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Tourist Detained After Vandalizing Ancient Pompeii House
The man scratched the letters "ALI" on the House of Ceii, one of few remaining examples of residential architecture from the late Samnite period.
Guide
Hyperallergic’s Quick Guide to the 2024 Venice Biennale Pavilions
In a strong showing of national pavilions at this year’s edition, countries foregrounded diverse voices and showcased national talent.
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In a T293 Exhibition, Yongqi Tang Copes With Eros/Thanatos in a Baroque Neapolitan Church
Nestled in the niches of a centuries-old church in Naples, Italy, three artworks by Yongqi Tang explore the instincts to create and destroy.
Art
Ecological Crisis Echoes Through the Church of San Lorenzo
Restor(y)ing Oceania provides a powerful sense of the devastation faced by Pacific Islanders — and the ecosystems that may soon be lost.
Art
The Echoes of Russian Atrocities in Two Venice Pavilions
The Venice Biennale’s Polish and Russian pavilions are both showing work by foreign countries, but their intentions and results couldn’t be more different.