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    Billy Name Estate Battle: Warhol’s Photographer

    Billy Name Estate Battle: Warhol’s Photographer

    A jury trial is underway in Kingston, NY, to determine control of Billy Name's estate. Conflicting wills and questions about Name's mental capacity in 2015 are at the heart of the dispute. Warhol's Silver Factory photographer.


    Vaccine Battles: West Virginia’s Immunization Stance Amidst National Debate

    Vaccine Battles: West Virginia’s Immunization Stance Amidst National Debate

    West Virginia's strict immunization laws face challenges amid rising vaccine hesitancy and political divides. State efforts to maintain high vaccination rates clash with national trends and federal uncertainty, impacting public health.


    Warhol BMW Accident: Tragedy at National Mall

    Warhol BMW Accident: Tragedy at National Mall

    A fatal accident occurred at the National Mall involving a Warhol-painted BMW. The event was cancelled out of respect. The BMW M1 was part of BMW's Art Car program and recently added to the US National Historic Vehicle Register.


    The Third Line Gallery: 20 Years of MENASA Art in Dubai

    The Third Line Gallery: 20 Years of MENASA Art in Dubai

    The Third Line gallery celebrates 20 years promoting MENASA art in Dubai. Founded in response to post-9/11 sentiment, it showcases regional talent and navigates the evolving art market. Socio-economic shifts impact the gallery.


    Pussy Riot: Jail Sentences for Anti-War Protests

    Pussy Riot: Jail Sentences for Anti-War Protests

    Pussy Riot members sentenced to jail for spreading "fakes" about the Russian army via anti-war videos. Charges relate to a YouTube video referencing Mariupol and Bucha, criticizing the war.


    Charlie Sheen: Tiger Blood, Rehab, and Hollywood Tales

    Charlie Sheen: Tiger Blood, Rehab, and Hollywood Tales

    A look into Charlie Sheen's wild life: drugs, scandals, 'tiger blood,' and Hollywood fame. Documentary explores his journey, revelations, and struggles with addiction and celebrity.


    Pollock’s Number 1A: Unveiling Secrets with Raman Spectroscopy

    Pollock’s Number 1A: Unveiling Secrets with Raman Spectroscopy

    Raman spectroscopy reveals manganese blue in Jackson Pollock's Number 1A, a pigment discontinued in the 1990s. This discovery aids conservation and provides insights into the artist's methods and colorant use.


    Ábrego García Case: Justice, Deportation, and Political Battle

    Ábrego García Case: Justice, Deportation, and Political Battle

    The Ábrego García case involves wrongful deportation, MS-13 allegations, and legal battles with the U.S. government. Accusations of political motivation and government misconduct surround his multiple arrests and asylum seeking.


    Trump’s Travel Ban: Impact on US Artist Residencies

    Trump’s Travel Ban: Impact on US Artist Residencies

    Trump's travel ban and immigration policies impact US artist residencies. Artists decline invitations due to safety concerns and visa issues, creating anxiety in the art community. Haiti is specifically mentioned.


    Salvator Mundi: Gender Fluidity & Christ’s Garments in Renaissance Art

    Salvator Mundi: Gender Fluidity & Christ’s Garments in Renaissance Art

    A new study claims Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi depicts Christ with gender fluidity through the colors and style of his garments, sparking debate among art historians. The analysis focuses on Renaissance Italy context.


    Gaza: Artists Protest Cultural Destruction, Memory War

    Gaza: Artists Protest Cultural Destruction, Memory War

    Artists protest in Tel Aviv against the destruction of Gaza's culture, calling it a "social genocide" and a war on memory. They highlight the loss of lives and cultural institutions. Call for solidarity.


    Giphy Gallery: A Celebration of GIFs & Digital Art

    Giphy Gallery: A Celebration of GIFs & Digital Art

    Giphy Gallery launched, celebrating GIFs as art. Showcasing creative expression beyond ephemerality. The animated GIF glorifies this moment, and morphing into vibration.


    Radical Harmony: Rediscovering Neo-Impressionism’s Impact

    Radical Harmony: Rediscovering Neo-Impressionism’s Impact

    The 'Radical Harmony' exhibit unveils Neo-Impressionism's radical impact, highlighting its role as a precursor to abstraction and Fauvism, and its influence beyond Seurat and Signac. Featuring works from the Kröller-Müller Museum.


    Regulation Overload: Finding Balance Between Rules & Freedom

    Regulation Overload: Finding Balance Between Rules & Freedom

    The text explores the pitfalls of excessive regulations, advocating for balanced rules & discretion. Too many rules lead to lawlessness & stifle freedom. Key takeaways: finding balance; discretion, regulations, rules.


    Van Gogh: Life, Art, and Controversies Explored

    Van Gogh: Life, Art, and Controversies Explored

    Explore Van Gogh's life, art market success, controversies surrounding his death, and key exhibitions. From Japanese prints to record auction prices, discover the fascinating world of Van Gogh.


    Joyce McDonald: Art, Faith, and Resilience After Addiction & HIV

    Joyce McDonald: Art, Faith, and Resilience After Addiction & HIV

    Explore Reverend Joyce McDonald's journey: from addiction & HIV to art, faith, & activism. Her art reflects resilience, hope, and ministry. Art therapy & community pivotal.


    Rabkin Prize 2025: Art Writers Announced

    Rabkin Prize 2025: Art Writers Announced

    The 2025 Rabkin Prize winners are revealed, with 8 art writers receiving $50,000 each. The Rabkin Foundation supports arts reporting and writers, awarding nearly $4m since 2017.