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Historic Buildings Destroyed in Southern California Blazes
Museums and galleries are shuttering as the deadly firestorm continues to burn through LA County.
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Wax Figure of Benjamin Netanyahu Targeted in Mexico City
A protester defaced the sculpture of the Israeli prime minister on view at the local wax museum, shouting “Viva Palestina, viva Sudan, viva Yemen, viva Puerto Rico, viva Tigray.”
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Mario R. Rossero Named Director of Andy Warhol Museum
Rossero, who began his career as an art educator at the museum in 1997, will replace former Director Patrick Moore.
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Pacific Palisades Fire Spreads to Getty Villa Grounds
The blaze impacted vegetation surrounding the structure but its staff and collection remained safe, a spokesperson said.
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Canadian Pop Artist and AIDS Activist Joe Average Dies at 67
His HIV diagnosis in 1985 drove him to dedicate his life to his art, distinct for its prismatic color scheme and inspiring messages.
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Washington Post Cartoonist Quits Over Rejected Sketch of Trump and Bezos
Ann Telnaes said the editorial decision prevented her from being able to “hold powerful people and institutions accountable.”
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A “More Collegial” Art Fair Is Coming to LA
Post-Fair, whose first edition will be held at the Santa Monica Post Office, promises camaraderie and affordability.
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Meet Luce, the Vatican’s Jubilee Year Cartoon Mascot
In an amusing branding move, the Vatican debuted an anime-style cartoon mascot named Luce to mixed reactions online.
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Alphabets Might Be 500 Years Older Than We Thought
Archaeologist Glenn Schwartz unearthed four ancient clay fragments in northern Syria bearing inscriptions that may be the earliest known alphabetic writings.
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UC Berkeley Gets $2.6M for Project to Counter Arts Censorship
The multi-year project will span art institutions across the United States, comprising workshops, publications, and classes aimed at creating an “anti-censorship network.”
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Utah Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Catching Rock Art Vandals
Unknown culprits have illegally installed climbing bolts around an ancient petroglyph panel.
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Pippa Garner, Ingenious Conceptual Tinkerer, Dies at 82
"She wanted a trans president, universal healthcare, the end of testosterone toxicity overload and pet-troll-eum, hormones for all, lusty living to the very end," her friends said.