Hans Ulrich Obrist, Molly Nesbit, and Other Artforum Contributors Condemn Publishers’ Handling of Harassment Scandal

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Hans Ulrich Obrist, Molly Nesbit, and Other Artforum Contributors Condemn Publishers’ Handling of Harassment Scandal

They praised former editor Michelle Kuo's "principled resignation."

By Rachel Corbett, Nov 1, 2017

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How the Catalan Crisis Could Affect the Future of Dalí, Miró, and the Prado, Too

Leading museums insist that it is business as usual during the Spain-Catalonia stand-off, but pressing questions remain unanswered.

By Javier Pes, Nov 1, 2017

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Students Rally to Remove a Thomas Hart Benton Mural Depicting the KKK at Indiana University

The mural is an homage to the Indiana press for breaking the Klan's grip on power in the state, but critics say its depictions of the KKK aren't just historical.

By Sarah Cascone, Oct 31, 2017

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Paul Manafort Went on an Art and Antiques Buying Spree With His Laundered Money, Feds Say

Special prosecutor Robert Mueller says Manafort dropped tens of thousands of dollars on art in the Sunshine State.

By Brian Boucher, Oct 30, 2017

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‘Is This Secularism?’: Religious Protesters Attack Ron Mueck’s Sculpture of a Naked Man in Istanbul

Protesters shouted “This country has come to this because of you!"

By Artnet News, Oct 27, 2017

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Attention, New Yorkers: If You See a Monument That Incites Hate You Can Now Report It to Bill de Blasio

In a new online survey, the city is looking for some advice from the public.

By Brian Boucher, Oct 26, 2017

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Public Outcry as Leading Cultural Figure Detained at Turkish Airport

The prominent Turkish peace activist and businessman Osman Kavala has been detained without clear accusations leading to his arrest.

By Artnet News, Oct 20, 2017

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Museums Are Angry About Trump’s Withdrawal From UNESCO—But What Does It Really Mean?

Experts say museums will not experience major upheaval, but they do fear that the Trump administration's decision will diminish UNESCO's influence.

By Julia Halperin & Eileen Kinsella, Oct 13, 2017

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A Chinese Museum Has Removed Photographs Comparing Africans to Animals After a Public Outcry

"This Is Africa" at the Hubei Provincial features photographs by Yu Huiping.

By Sarah Cascone, Oct 13, 2017

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US Government Withdraws From UNESCO, With Profound Implications for Cultural Institutions

The Trump administration cited "anti-Israel bias" as a primary reason for its decision to withdraw from the organization the US helped found.

By Julia Halperin, Oct 12, 2017

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Watch John Oliver Make a Comprehensive (and Hilarious) Case for Tearing Down Confederate Monuments

The host took direct aim at the talking points frequently used to defend the statues.

By Caroline Goldstein, Oct 10, 2017

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Why the Guggenheim’s Controversial Dog Video Is Even More Disturbing Than You Think

Ok, what's really going on in this contested artwork, anyway?

By Ben Davis, Sep 29, 2017

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Police Swarm the Volksbühne Theater in Berlin to Remove Anti-Gentrification Art Collective

The development marks the latest chapter in Chris Dercon's turbulent tenure.

By Kate Brown, Sep 28, 2017

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Is PETA Today’s Most Feared Art Critic? How 4 Exhibitions Included Animal Art Without Getting Bitten

In the wake of the uproar around a Guggenhein show, we asked institutions how they had dealt with sensitivities.

By Brian Boucher, Sep 27, 2017

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Need a Protest Thong? Marilyn Minter Has Opened an Unusual Pop-Up Store to Arm the Resistance

The products are available at a pop-up gift shop at the Brooklyn Museum courtesy Marilyn Minter and Andrianna Campbell.

By Julia Halperin, Sep 27, 2017