Climate Change Threatens African American Heritage Sites, Stolen Van Gogh Displayed After Ikea-bag Return, and More: Morning Links for February 8, 2024
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University of New Hampshire’s Museum of Art to Permanently Close
It’s part of a cost-cutting move for the university.
Munich Museum Alters Title of Painting Depicting Native Americans, Spurring Pushback
One German tabloid accused Lenbachhaus of “woke madness.”
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.
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.