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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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Researchers revive Egyptian Blue, the ancient cobalt pigment from 3250 BC, unlocking its unique infrared properties and modern applications in archaeology and forensics.
Flash Grenades
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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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.
Field Notes
ART COMP 2025 opens at 100 Kellogg Lane, featuring 100 artists in a dynamic summer exhibition with $200,000 in total prizes and public voting for the People’s Choice Award.
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ArtMeta's Digital Art Mile energized Basel’s Rebgasse district with NFTs, AI, robots, and generative art during Art Basel 2025, blending digital innovation with historic venues.
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London’s vibrant art scene dazzled during the fifth London Gallery Weekend, but overlapping events and crowded schedules raise questions about sustainability and visibility for all artists.
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The UK’s largest education union calls for a boycott of the Science Museum in London due to sponsorship ties with BP and Adani Green Energy, sparking debate over ethics in museum funding.
Art Market Watch
In 2025, collectors favor small, affordable, and emotionally resonant artworks that are easy to ship—shifting the art market away from nostalgia toward immediacy and access.
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The Smithsonian asserts its independence after Trump’s claim to have fired the National Portrait Gallery director, highlighting ongoing battles over museum autonomy and political pressure.
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Starting in 2026, France increases admission fees for non-European Union visitors at major museums, aiming to fund critical restoration while stirring debate on cultural access.
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Ancient Syrian artifacts looted from Palmyra and other sites are rapidly appearing on Facebook Marketplace, fueling a booming illicit trade amid conflict and economic collapse.