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‘This Painting Could Be the Future’: Artist Jonathan Harris on Why His Viral Image ‘Critical Race Theory’ Struck a Chord Around the Globe

The artist has sold over 1,000 prints of the striking image.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 24, 2022

Politics

Are Your Art Shipments Funding the Far Right? Top Shipping Supplier Uline’s Founders Gave Millions to Extremists, Including Ones From Jan. 6

Richard Uihlein, founder of Uline, donated millions to far-right activist groups, think tanks, and media outlets in 2020.

By Taylor Dafoe, Jan 20, 2022

Politics

South Africa Has Halted an ‘Unfathomable’ Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Belongings in New York

The South African Heritage Resources Agency blocked the sale, claiming the objects did not have the necessary permits to leave the country.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 19, 2022

Politics

The Louvre May Take Far-Right Politician Marine Le Pen to Court for Using the Museum in a Campaign Video

Le Pen filmed the video in front of the museum's iconic pyramid without permission.

By Vivienne Chow, Jan 17, 2022

Politics

WhatsApp Messages Show Boris Johnson Offering to Support a New Cultural Expo in Exchange for Fancy Home Renovations

An ethics advisor found that Johnson acted "unwisely."

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 7, 2022

Politics

Before the Smoke Cleared From the Capitol Riots, Curators Were Out Looking for Artifacts. What Should They Do With Them Now?

The Smithsonian hopes its collection of the highly loaded objects will help preserve the history of that dark day.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 7, 2022

Politics

Andres Serrano’s Shocking New Film Delves Into the Chaos of the U.S. Capitol Riot. He Thinks Trump Will Love It

The artist's first-ever film takes an unflinching look at American history.

By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 6, 2022

Politics

An Israeli Mayor Is Facing Backlash for Forcing a Museum to Remove an Artwork He Said Used ‘Gutter Language’

At the heart of the controversy is a 1997 painting by David Reeb.

By Taylor Dafoe, Jan 4, 2022

Politics

A Hong Kong University Has Swiftly Moved to Dismantle a Beloved Political Monument, Sparking Outrage

The artist behind the artwork said he’s tried to contact the school’s administrators about relocating it to Europe but they did not respond.

By Taylor Dafoe, Dec 22, 2021

Politics

Former U.K. Culture Minister Says the Parthenon Marbles Should Be Returned to Greece: ‘It Would Be a Wonderful Thing’

Ed Vaizey says the marbles are inextricably woven into Greek culture and identity.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 22, 2021

Politics

A Send-Off Exhibition of 179 Looted Objects in Hamburg Marks ‘the Beginning of the Return’ of Germany’s Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The objects are being shown together for the first time in a century.

By Amah-Rose Abrams, Dec 17, 2021

Politics

In 2016, Julian Assange Gave Ai Weiwei a Treadmill. Now the Artist Is Using it in a Campaign to Save the WikiLeaks Founder

Ai Weiwei says that any threat to Julian Assange is an attack on press freedom globally.

By Vivienne Chow, Dec 14, 2021

Politics

Banksy Designed a Line of T-Shirts to Raise Money for Protesters Accused of Toppling a Statue of Slave Trader Edward Colston

The “Colston Four” are charged with criminal damage to public property.

By Artnet News, Dec 13, 2021

Politics

The Kunstmuseum Bern Will Give Up Dozens of Works With Murky Provenance From the Collection of the Late Cornelius Gurlitt

The works include two watercolors by Otto Dix that will go directly to the heirs of the rightful owners.

By Vivienne Chow, Dec 13, 2021

Politics

New York City Is Giving $51.4 Million in Grants to Help Its Hard-Hit Arts Industry Regain Footing

Grantees include Performa, the Asia Society, and the Guggenheim.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 10, 2021

‘This Painting Could Be the Future’: Artist Jonathan Harris on Why His Viral Image ‘Critical Race Theory’ Struck a Chord Around the Globe

Are Your Art Shipments Funding the Far Right? Top Shipping Supplier Uline’s Founders Gave Millions to Extremists, Including Ones From Jan. 6

South Africa Has Halted an ‘Unfathomable’ Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Belongings in New York

The Louvre May Take Far-Right Politician Marine Le Pen to Court for Using the Museum in a Campaign Video

WhatsApp Messages Show Boris Johnson Offering to Support a New Cultural Expo in Exchange for Fancy Home Renovations

Before the Smoke Cleared From the Capitol Riots, Curators Were Out Looking for Artifacts. What Should They Do With Them Now?

Andres Serrano’s Shocking New Film Delves Into the Chaos of the U.S. Capitol Riot. He Thinks Trump Will Love It

An Israeli Mayor Is Facing Backlash for Forcing a Museum to Remove an Artwork He Said Used ‘Gutter Language’

A Hong Kong University Has Swiftly Moved to Dismantle a Beloved Political Monument, Sparking Outrage

Former U.K. Culture Minister Says the Parthenon Marbles Should Be Returned to Greece: ‘It Would Be a Wonderful Thing’

A Send-Off Exhibition of 179 Looted Objects in Hamburg Marks ‘the Beginning of the Return’ of Germany’s Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

In 2016, Julian Assange Gave Ai Weiwei a Treadmill. Now the Artist Is Using it in a Campaign to Save the WikiLeaks Founder

Banksy Designed a Line of T-Shirts to Raise Money for Protesters Accused of Toppling a Statue of Slave Trader Edward Colston

The Kunstmuseum Bern Will Give Up Dozens of Works With Murky Provenance From the Collection of the Late Cornelius Gurlitt

New York City Is Giving $51.4 Million in Grants to Help Its Hard-Hit Arts Industry Regain Footing

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