Art World Pharrell Williams Joins UNESCO as Its Newest Goodwill Ambassador "He believes in the power of creativity and education to build a better future," said UNESCO's director general. By Richard Whiddington, 3 hours ago
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People Lucy Lippard on Conceptual Art, Feminism’s Big Bang, and Other Lessons From a Radical Life We spoke to the legendary critic on The Art Angle podcast. By Ben Davis, 8 hours ago
Gallery Network Diriyah Art Futures—An Expansive New Media Institute—Opens In Saudi Arabia The Middle East’s first new media art hub is officially open. By Artnet Gallery Network, 10 hours ago
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Artists 2024 Was a Monumental Year for Lauren Halsey Lauren Halsey’s singular South Central-L.A. utopian vision (infused with a healthy dose of ancient Egypt) found global recognition through major exhibitions and landmark projects. By Journey Streams, 23 hours ago
Collectibles These Five Trailblazing American Women Are Being Honored on Quarters in 2025 The American Women Quarters program has been honoring historic women each year since 2022. By Sarah Cascone, 1 day ago
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