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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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The Vancouver Art Gallery laid off 20% of union staff after canceling its costly $600 million Herzog & de Meuron building project.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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This summer, take the art challenge! Explore six creative dares that push your boundaries—from bold statement pieces to urban art adventures—and make art part of your life.
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Tired of the “good artists copy, great artists steal” cliché? We are too. If your influences are showing, maybe you haven’t found your own voice yet.
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President Alexander Stubb leads by example—supporting artists, elevating art, and sending a quiet but urgent message globally.
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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that AI-generated works without human input cannot be copyrighted, delivering a major blow to the AI art industry. But as AI-generated artworks sell for millions at Christie’s, the legal battle over ownership is just beginning.
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Nearly 4,000 artists called for its cancellation, but with an 82% sell-through rate, the results suggest AI art is here to stay.