Ai Weiwei Says Censorship in the West Is ‘Sometimes Even Worse’ Than in Mao’s China
Lisson Gallery delayed a show by Ai after he tweeted about the Israel-Hamas war.
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Climate Activists Target ‘Mona Lisa’, Indigenous Artifacts Barred From View, Anti-Hamas Protest at Tate, and More: Morning Links for January 29, 2024
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Google Brings Back App that Turns Selfies Into Famous Artworks by van Gogh, Rembrandt, and More
Google Arts and Culture relaunched its art filter using generative AI.
Plan to Restore Giza Pyramid Draws Anger and Mockery from Archaeologists
The project aims to reconstruct the outer casing of granite on the Pyramid of Menkaure’s four sides.
Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen and Burned, Spanish Outcry Over ‘Effeminate’ Jesus Painting, Rubin Museum to Shutter, and More: Morning Links for February 1, 2024
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Sotheby’s ‘Overhauls’ Fee Structure, Lowering Buyers Premium and Standardizing Commissions Rate
“This is kind of a growing-up moment,” the house’s CEO said.
Artist Who Performed in the Nude at MoMA’s 2010 Marina Abramovic Exhibition Sues the Museum
John Bonafede accused the museum of having “actual knowledge” of sexual assault having taken place.
María Magdalena Campos-Pons, New Red Order, and EJ Hill Among 50 Winners of 2024 USA Fellows
The award comes with a $50,000 unrestricted cash prize for each winner.
Cindy Sherman Poses for Juergen Teller in New Marc Jacobs Campaign
The collaboration between Marc Jacobs, Juergen Teller and Cindy Sherman dates back to 2005.
Carl Andre, Sculptor Who Pioneered Minimalism, Dies at 88
He continued to be followed by theories that he was involved in the death of his former partner, Ana Mendieta.