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'Cyber-archaeology' salvages lost Iraqi art
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Priceless historical artefacts have been lost recently, to violence in Iraq and earthquakes in Nepal. But "cyber-archaeologists" are working with volunteers to put you just a few clicks away from seeing these treasures - in colourful, three-dimensional detail.
The effort began with a conversation between two young researchers in late February, days after shocking footage emerged of Islamic State militants tearing down and smashing artworks in the Mosul Museum in northern Iraq.
Shepard Fairey, RISK team up again to paint a wall on L.A.'s skid row
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Sreet artists Shepard Fairey and RISK are at it again. For Art Basel Miami last year, the two painted a mural together, known as the “Peace & Justice Collaboration.”
On Monday, they teamed up again for another Peace & Justice wall, this time on downtown L.A.’s skid row.
Tips for bringing your kids to an art museum
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New York City has some of the finest art museums in the world. And thanks to free or reduced admission for children, family-friendly programming and plenty of exhibitions and collections to keep you coming back, a museum visit can be the perfect family outing.
Brooklyn art installation invites visitors to touch the art
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A new public art installation in Brooklyn is titled "Please Touch the Art" - and it really means it.
The work by Danish artist Jeppe Hein (YEP'-eh hyn) features three distinct spaces.
One is a series of "rooms" formed by jets of water shooting 7-foot-high "walls" that appear and disappear.
The Mirror Labyrinth features mirror-like stainless steel elements of varying heights that create multiple reflections of the landscape.
Art therapy becomes outlet for autism
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Like most parents, Matt and Sharon Sekosky wanted their child to make a positive contribution to society, but as a person with autism and unable to communicate, their son Jarrett was going to have some difficulties.
“As our kids get older and start transitioning into adulthood, what are they going to do?” Matt Sekosky said with some worry.
Works donated by artists raise $22.5 million for Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles
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In a first for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, a two-day Sotheby's auction of donated works by artists has raised $22.5 million for the museum.
Whitney Museum's New Building Opens Doors (And Walls) To Outside World
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The Whitney Museum of American Art has never stayed in one place for long. It's had four different homes in its 84-year history — the latest a $422-million glass-and-steel construction that recently opened in Manhattan's Meatpacking District — and each of those homes speaks to a particular moment in the evolution of American art and museum culture.
... Meanwhile, Out in Bushwick, You Can Collect Art With Only 10 Bucks in Your Pocket
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Can’t (yet) afford to drop $179 million on a prized Picasso? What if you only have $9.99 and want to participate in the art world this week? You’d have a hard time getting a sandwich at the fancy food court at the Frieze Art Fair for that little (and a day pass alone costs four times that amount — and that’s just to get in). But at a 200-square-foot storefront in Bushwick, where not (yet, they hope) name-brand artists got together on May 9 for a group exhibition and fund-raiser, you could buy anything on the walls for ten bucks (cash only).
Art Forger freed and making millions
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A German forger who conned the art world out of millions is holding his first exhibition this week, after becoming a free man.
Wolfgang Beltracchi forged paintings by some of the world's most famous artists including Pablo Picasso and Max Ernst.
His work made the front cover of a Christie's catalogue, and hung in some the most prestigious galleries across the world.
But after one life-changing mistake, the 64-year-old was sent to prison.
Young at Art
Some of today's hottest new art wold discoveries (like 100-year-old Carmen Herrera) were definitely not born yesterday.
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Cleveland Museum of Art returns sculpture to Cambodia
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The Cleveland Museum of Art announced it is returning its sculpture of a Hindu god to Cambodia.
The sculpture of Hanuman has belonged to the museum since 1982. But in 2013, museum officials learned the statue was likely part of a temple complex called Prasat Chen.
The Cleveland Museum of Art sent experts to Cambodia and recently found evidence the 10th-century sculpture was at the temple’s gate.
ART CENSUS
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The Civilians, a Brooklyn-based theatre company, is nearing the end of a yearlong stint as artist-in-residence at the Metropolitan Museum. The term “residence” is only loosely applicable to the Civilians’ status within the institution’s walls. “We don’t have an office space,” Micharne Cloughley, a head writer with the company, explained the other day. “I spend a lot of time in the cafeteria.”
Why Are Museums Holding On to Art Looted by the Nazis?
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Helen Mirren’s latest film, Woman in Gold, tells a true story of an arts battle.
Mirren stars as Maria Altmann, a naturalized U.S. citizen who sues the Austrian government to recover a glittering, golden portrait of her aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer, painted by Viennese art nouveau master Gustav Klimt and looted from her family’s home by the Nazis.
Justice prevails through pressure imposed by U.S. courts: The portrait of Adele finds a welcoming new home in America.
‘Art saves lives’ at The Geezer Gallery
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One local organization with a funny name is impacting the lives of many senior citizens in Portland.
The Geezer Gallery features art created by those ages 60 and over. When the art is sold, some of the profits go right back to other seniors through art classes.
“I really didn’t have a career in art prior to that,” artist Candyce Scott told KOIN 6 News. “In fact, I really didn’t know what i was going to be doing, but this was my passion and suddenly I had an outlet for it.”