Article date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Below the Surface: Three Modigliani Paintings Revealed for the First Time Thanks to Digital Radiography
A unique painting by Amedeo Modigliani, on display at Hecht Museum in the University of Haifa, was recently analyzed by a portable digital radiography system. The X-ray revealed no less than three never seen before paintings hidden beneath the surface.
Article date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
America Must Ensure That Russia Does Not Evade Sanctions. Here’s How the Art Market Can Help by Deborah Lehr
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has led an unprecedented effort to isolate Russia’s economy. It has frozen Russian assets, restricted trade and financial flows, seized luxury yachts, and banned Russia’s wealthy class from travel. But the American-led sanctions regime has a chink in its armor: the American art market.
Article date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Climate Activist Glues Self to Safety Glass of Famous Jan van Eyck Painting Exhibited in Bruges
Climate activist Wouter Mouton has made himself heard again. He glued himself to the security glass on Tuesday afternoon in front of the world-famous artwork 'Madonna met Kannunik Joris van der Paele' by Jan Van Eyck.
Article date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
Documenta Head, Sabine Schormann Resigns Amid Antisemitism Scandal
Sabine Schormann has resigned as head of documenta- a summer long art festival that takes place every five years in Germany
Article date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
World Monument Fund Launches New Projects to Protect Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage
World Monuments Fund (WMF) has launched four new projects as part of its recently established Ukraine Heritage Response Fund to address the immediate, critical needs of heritage professionals in Ukraine and to lay the groundwork for the future rehabilitation and long-term recovery of cultural heritage in the country.
Article date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Banksy’s Professorship Certificate Stolen at University of Creative Arts Graduation in London
When The University for the Creative Arts announced a week prior that Banksy was going to be awarded an honorary professorship, they likely didn’t expect anyone to walk across the stage and claim the honor. But as the endless register of student names was coming to an end, one student decided to do just that...
Article date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
UNC-Chapel Hill Archaeologist Discovers Depictions of Two Biblical Heroines, Deborah and Jael from the Book of Judges
An archaeological team from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently returned to Israel’s Lower Galilee to continue unearthing nearly 1,600-year-old mosaics in an ancient Jewish synagogue at Huqoq. Discoveries made include the first known depiction of the biblical heroines Deborah and Jael as described in the book of Judges.
Article date: Friday, July 8, 2022
Hito Steyerl Withdraws from Documenta 15 Amid Antisemitism Scandal
The renowned conceptual and new media artist Hito Steyerl, one of the best-known contemporary German artists and most high-profile participants in Documenta 15, has withdrawn from the influential quinquennial amid a spiraling antisemitism scandal.
Article date: Thursday, July 7, 2022
44 Writers Call on President Biden to Raise Grave Human Rights Concerns on Trip to Saudi Arabia
Dear President Biden,
We the undersigned writers, journalists, creative artists, and supporters of PEN America, are writing to urge you to raise your grave concerns about the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia, specifically freedom of speech and artistic expression, with Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman when you visit Saudi Arabia in July 2022...
Article date: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Just Stop Oil Supporters Glue Hands to ‘The Last Supper’ at the Royal Academy
For the fifth time in the last week supporters of Just Stop Oil have disrupted a major art institution in an act of civil resistance.
Article date: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Young Supporters of Just Stop Oil Glue Themselves to a Van Gogh Painting
Two young supporters of Just Stop Oil have glued themselves to the frame of a Vincent Van Gogh painting at the Courtauld Gallery in London, as they call for the government to end new oil and gas and for art institutions to join them in civil resistance.
Article date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Magnum Launches First NFT Collection
As part of its 75th-anniversary celebrations this year, and in keeping with its tradition of embracing the future of photography, Magnum is launching its first collection of NFTs this June, with three selections of 75 images.
Article date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Banksy Appointed Honorary Professor at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has appointed the street artist and political activist, Banksy, an Honorary Professor of UCA, in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and the impact he has had on the global arts scene.
Article date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Robbery at TEFAF in Maastricht, Art Fair Evacuated
There has been a robbery at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht. The art fair is being vacated, police said.
Article date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Roppongi Art Night Returns for 2022 Edition with Takashi Murakami Headlining the Art Festival
Roppongi Art Night is a festival of the arts unfolding from the stage of Roppongi City. Held continuosly since its inaugural edition in 2009, it has become established as a premier urban art festival.
Article date: Monday, June 27, 2022
International Artists Commissioned for AlUla’s Wadi AlFann
A clutch of artists have been announced as the first to embark on ambitious projects in AlUla’s new Wadi AlFann valley dedicated to large-scale installations.’
Article date: Monday, June 27, 2022
Sam Gilliam, Renowned American Drape Artist, Dies at 88
Sam Gilliam passed away on Saturday, June 25 at age 88.
Article date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
First Official Joint Portrait of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The first official portrait of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, by award-winning British artist Jamie Coreth, has gone on public display at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Article date: Friday, June 24, 2022
British Council and Ukrainian Institute Launch Season to Support Ukrainian Arts Sector
The British Council and the Ukrainian Institute recently launched the UK/Ukraine Season of Culture – a new programme of cultural activity to support the Ukrainian arts sector.
Article date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Statement by Dr. Sabine Schormann on the Deinstallment of the Banner “People’s Justice” by Taring Padi
Together with ruangrupa, the Artistic Team and the participating artists, we have assured that there will be no anti-Semitic content at documenta fifteen. Otherwise we would intervene immediately. Unfortunately, we did not keep this promise. This should not have happened...
