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Jane Birkin and the original Hermès Birkin bag, 1996

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Original Hermès Birkin Prototype Heads Sotheby’s Live Auction in Paris, July 2025

The original Hermès Birkin prototype, created in 1984 and owned by Paris collector Catherine B., goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s live auction during Paris Couture Week, highlighting its unmatched cultural and fashion significance.

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Chanel Arts & Culture Magazine Launch Celebrates Contemporary Art and Thought

French luxury brand Chanel debuts Arts & Culture Magazine, a 250-page collector’s edition showcasing the Chanel Culture Fund’s support for contemporary art, culture, and critical discourse worldwide.

Visitors explore Beamish Living Museum’s recreated 1950s town with actors in period costumes

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Beamish Living Museum Wins Art Fund Museum of the Year for Immersive Storytelling

County Durham’s Beamish Museum wins the Art Fund Museum of the Year Award for its immersive historical experiences, community projects, and exceptional visitor engagement.

Visitors engaging collaboratively in a museum space designed to foster creativity and community in the age of AI

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How Museums Must Rethink Time to Stay Relevant in an AI World

As AI reshapes human time, museums must evolve from passive venues into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity, engagement, and belonging to stay relevant in the future.

Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne prepares to showcase a landmark donation of contemporary art from Kamel Mennour

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Kamel Mennour Donates 180 Artworks to Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne

Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne will enrich its collection with 180 artworks donated by gallerist Kamel Mennour, including pieces by Alicja Kwade, Anish Kapoor, and Daniel Buren, slated for display by 2027.

Detail of Picasso’s L’Hétaire painting behind protective glass at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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Climate Activist Smears Pink Paint on Picasso in Montreal to Demand Climate Action

A Montreal climate activist smeared washable pink paint on Picasso’s “L’Hétaire” at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, protesting for a Climate Disaster Protection Agency amid escalating wildfires.

Colorful street signs and murals in New York City showcasing the city’s linguistic diversity and vibrant art scene

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New York: The City Where Art Speaks 700 Languages

New York City, the world’s most linguistically diverse metropolis with over 700 languages, weaves endangered tongues into a vibrant artistic and cultural tapestry that shapes its identity.

Curator Eungie Joo at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts with Mission School artworks on display during Bay Area Then exhibition

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Eungie Joo’s Bold Return Curates Bay Area Mission School Exhibition at Yerba Buena

After her exit from SFMOMA, curator Eungie Joo returns with Bay Area Then, a vibrant showcase of the Mission School art movement at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, featuring 21 iconic artists.

Interior view of the Uffizi Gallery with visitors, emphasizing the delicate balance between public access and art conservation

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Uffizi Gallery Selfie Disaster Sparks Crackdown on Visitor Behavior and Art Preservation

A tourist’s selfie attempt damaged Anton Domenico Gabbiani’s Portrait of Ferdinando de’ Medici at the Uffizi Gallery, sparking a crackdown on visitor behavior amid growing concerns over art preservation.

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Egyptian Blue: The World’s Oldest Synthetic Pigment Revived After 5,000 Years

Researchers revive Egyptian Blue, the ancient cobalt pigment from 3250 BC, unlocking its unique infrared properties and modern applications in archaeology and forensics.

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💥Everyone at This Residency Hates Each Other

Flash Grenades series of anonymous opinion blasts from inside the art world. Real voices. No names. No filters. These views are their own.

The historic Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie

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Empire Training Center for the Arts (ETCA) at Chance Theater Brings New Opportunities to Performing Arts Careers

The Empire Training Center for the Arts (ETCA) in Poughkeepsie offers innovative training for behind-the-scenes performing arts roles, creating accessible career pathways and supporting underrepresented communities.

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