Chicago's art market is attracting artists despite economic headwinds. Affordable spaces and a collaborative spirit fuel growth, with events like CXW boosting local engagement and sales. Chicago art schools attract talent.
England's churches face a heritage crisis due to funding cuts impacting vital repairs. VAT reclaim caps and budget reductions threaten historic buildings' future and community services.
The UK Town of Culture competition aims to regenerate areas via arts, boosting investment and highlighting local identity. A £150m fund will support creative industries in UK regions.
Christian Marclay's 'Doors,' a time-based media installation, opens at the Brooklyn Museum. The work builds on 'The Clock', exploring cinematic limits and film history. It's a co-purchase with Hirshhorn Gallery.
Monet painting offered to cover $123M debt amid Weiss's bankruptcy. Sale pending court approval and potential auction. Jefferies seeks buyer transparency. Similar Monet sold for $65.5M.
Ronald Perelman loses $400M art claim against insurers after a 2018 fire. The court found 'no visible damage' to Warhol, Ruscha, Twombly paintings, despite Perelman's assertions of lost 'spark'.
Protests over a bus operator replacement near Machu Picchu have disrupted tourism, stranding tourists and halting train service. New 7 Wonders threatens to review Machu Picchu's status.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
