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Historic San Francisco cable cars trolleying through the city streets

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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.

Gold ingot from the Prince de Conty wreck (1746)

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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.

Close-up image of Martian meteorite NWA 16788 with visible glassy surface, displayed by Sotheby’s

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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.

Art market veterans launch NPAP consultancy to tackle complex industry challenges

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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.

Stonehenge with English Heritage sign, symbolizing challenges faced by the organization amid leadership change and budget cuts

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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.

Vancouver Art Gallery announces layoffs amid cancellation of its major building project and budget challenges

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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.

View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with bright sun overhead during a heatwave causing top floor closure for visitor safety

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Europe’s Heatwave Forces Eiffel Tower Top Floor Closure to Protect Visitors

Europe’s intense heatwave led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower’s top floor for several days, as Paris temperatures soared above 104°F. Visitors faced refunds and hydration efforts amid widespread climate impacts across the continent.

Italy’s bold decision to cut VAT on art sales from 22% to 5% could transform its struggling art market

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Italy’s Art Market Breakthrough: Slashing VAT to 5% and Its Impact on Cultural Economy

Italy’s government announces a dramatic VAT reduction on art sales from 22% to 5%, potentially sparking a €1.5 billion sales surge and reviving its cultural economy.

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💥Stop Asking Me What It Means

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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Museums as Culture Makers: Embracing AI to Build Community, Not Just Audiences

Museums must leverage AI not just for tech, but to build lasting communities through participatory programs and social innovation, transforming into dynamic hubs of culture and connection.

The Getty Trust unveils a multi-year global fellowship placing artists and cultural workers at institutions worldwide

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Getty Launches Global Fellowship to Unite Art and Sustainability Worldwide

The Getty Trust unveils a multi-year global fellowship placing artists and cultural workers at institutions worldwide to address climate change through art, preservation, and community engagement.

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