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The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently hosted its annual Art & Artists Gala, formerly known as The Met Acquisitions Gala, in Manhattan. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co., the event raised a record $4.8 million to support the museum’s art acquisition efforts. Despite inclement weather, the gala featured a performance by the New York City Gospel […]
Discovery Suggests Egyptians Got High! The newest discovery by Prof David Tanasi from the University of South Florida provides the first tangible evidence of hallucinogens within an Egyptian Bes mug. This provides evidence to the historical texts and age-old legends about ancient Egyptian medicine, customs and practices. Some of these rituals were performed in pyramids
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On December 16, the British street artist Banksy, posted a work on his Instagram account that sent everyone into a speculation storm about what it meant. The work features a Madonna and Child motif, painted on a metal panel in an undisclosed location. The woman’s breast has a rusty hole for a nipple, and the
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During the artist’s renaissance, the French outpost of Christie’s is going to court over the unpaid sale of Jean Siméon Chardin’s 1760 masterwork, Cut Melon. The still life, which sold for €26.7 million in June and set several records in the process, remains unpaid for by the winning bidder, Nanni Bassani Antivari, a 39-year-old real
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Baby Jesus’s Identity Called Into Question As Christmas Eve comes closer, followers around the world have started to prepare their Christmas trees and nativity scenes. While it may be harmless, one particular nativity scene is in the midst of a controversy, We are talking about the Vatican display which depicts baby Jesus wearing a keffiyeh;
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A New Milestone for Tate Modern! Tate Modern is turning 25 in May 2025, and they have already unveiled the 25 artworks that defined their Silver Jubilee. The London Museum will celebrate this monumental moment by showcasing monumental pieces by Mark Rothko and Louise Bourgeois. The event – free for all – will take place
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Returning for its third edition, Madras Art Weekend (MAW) has once again proven to be a stalwart in the cultural calendar of Chennai. Preceded, from 12–15 December 2024, MAW 2024 curated an engaging blend of art, design and culture that intertwined the cultural fabric of South India with contemporary creativity. The theme of this year
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The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF), India’s largest multidisciplinary arts event, is set to return for its ninth edition in Panaji, Goa, from December 15 to 22, 2024. This annual festival celebrates a diverse array of artistic expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts, craft, and accessibility initiatives. Serendipity Arts Festival Highlights of SAF 2024:
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The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Australia, has re-opened Ladies Lounge, an art installation featuring women-only spaces by artist and curator Kirsha Kaechele, after a landmark Supreme Court ruling overturned an earlier anti-discrimination tribunal finding. The installation stirred controversy in April 2023 after Jason Lau filed a lawsuit against the museum,
Introduction Sotheby’s has let go of 100 employees from its New York offices, including back-office employees, junior staff and specialists in various departments, confirmed ARTnews a statement released Wednesday. The move comes as the auction house grapples with a tough market environment and looks toward more international retrenchment. “A Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Considering the challenges
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