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“DALL-E,” the New AI Artist Who Can Draw Anything
"Otter with a Pearl Earring” is among the masterpieces generated by a new neural network, but some worry about the potential for disinformation and bias.
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During Clandestine Performance, Artist Kisses and Licks 30 Pre-Hispanic Objects in Mexico City Museum
Pepx Romero’s performance was a response to multiple auctions of pre-Hispanic works over the last few years.
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Forensic Architecture Finds Israeli Occupation Is Destroying Major Palestinian Archeological Site
A new investigation examines Israel’s repeated attacks on Anthedon, Gaza’s first known seaport.
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Listen to the Music That Shaped Jean-Michel Basquiat
From Nina Simone to Run-DMC, four newly released playlists celebrate the musicians who inspired the artist — and the many he influenced.
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Meet Spot, the (Robot) Underdog of Pompeii
Robo-hounds are being deployed to inspect the ancient city for structural threats to its preservation.
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How a Prolific Art Forger Got a New York Gallery Show
An exhibition at Wirth Galerie aims to recognize Landis not just as a forger, but as an artist in his own right.
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2,000 Artists Will Receive $355 a Week Under Ireland’s New Basic Income Program
Applications open tomorrow for the new pilot initiative, which will give a weekly stipend to selected artists for three years.
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Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Is Crumbling as Russian Forces Bomb Historical Sites
UNESCO has confirmed 53 partially or completely demolished sites so far, while the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation counts over 150, including monuments.
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British Museum Denies Request to 3D Scan Parthenon Marbles
The Institute for Digital Archaeology hoped to scan the marbles and create an exact replica that might help settle the dispute between the London museum and Greece.
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Man Finds “Priceless” Napoleon Memorabilia Stolen in Museum Heist — on eBay
A Sydney art dealer bought the portrait of Josephine Bonaparte, stolen in 2014, for the bargain price of $250 on the online marketplace.
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“White Blue White,” the New Flag of Russia’s Anti-War Movement
Flown around the world, the banner eliminates the red stripe of Russia’s official flag, thought to symbolize “blood, war, and aggression.”
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LEGO-Style Figures of Ukrainian President Zelensky Sell Out in Hours
Made by Chicago-based toy company Citizen Brick, the “minifigs” raised $145,000 in relief aid for Ukraine.