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Albright College to Auction 500+ Artworks Amid $20 Million Budget Crisis
Facing a $20 million shortfall, Albright College in Pennsylvania will auction more than 500 artworks by prominent artists including Bridget Riley and Jacob Lawrence.
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Art Gallery of Hamilton Opens Doors Free This Summer, Thanks to Private Donor
Hamilton’s Art Gallery of Hamilton offers free admission during July and August under the “Hamilton Strong” initiative, funded by a private donor.
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Hauser & Wirth’s Swiss Move: Not a Tax Exodus, But a Powerful Signal in UK Wealth Debate
Hauser & Wirth owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth’s discreet move to Switzerland is not a tax flight but highlights ongoing tensions around wealth, taxation, and national loyalty in the UK art world.
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💥Is everything art now—or have we simply stopped trying?
Flash Grenades series of anonymous opinion blasts from inside the art world. Real voices. No names. No filters. These views are their own.
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Jean-Marc Bustamante to Launch Ambitious Contemporary Art Foundation in Arles
Jean-Marc Bustamante is set to open Fondation Bustamante in Arles, transforming a 12th-century church into a vibrant space for contemporary art exhibitions, artist support, and educational programs within France’s growing cultural hub.
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San Francisco Invests $10.4 Million in Local Arts to Fuel Economic Recovery
San Francisco commits $10.4 million in grants to support local artists, cultural centers, and diverse communities, reinforcing the city’s arts sector as a key driver of economic recovery.
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American Novelist and Husband Face Trial in France Over Stolen 18th-Century Shipwreck Gold
Eleonor “Gay” Courter and her husband Philip face possible trial in France for allegedly selling gold bars looted from the 1746 shipwreck Le Prince de Conty.
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How Much Is Mars Worth? Billionaires Battle Over a Rock from Another World
A once-in-a-generation Martian meteorite, weighing 24.67 kilograms and known as NWA 16788, is poised to make history at Sotheby’s New York on July 16.
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NSCAD See Surge in American Applicants Amid Tightening US Visa Policies
Amid tightening US immigration rules, NSCAD and other Canadian art schools are seeing a notable surge in interest and applications from American students.
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New Perspectives Art Partners: Art Market Veterans Launch New Consultancy NPAP to Navigate Industry Challenges
Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, and others form New Perspectives Art Partners (NPAP), an elite advisory group tackling today’s complex art market shifts.
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English Heritage Chief Nick Merriman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Job Cuts and Site Closures
English Heritage’s CEO Nick Merriman resigns following backlash against plans for significant job cuts and site closures, raising concerns about the charity’s financial struggles and heritage preservation.
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Vancouver Art Gallery Cuts 30 Union Jobs Following Major Building Project Cancellation
The Vancouver Art Gallery laid off 20% of union staff after canceling its costly $600 million Herzog & de Meuron building project.