A New Space Telescope Is Poised to Take Unprecedented Images of the Origins of the Universe, and Scientists Are Freaking Out

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A New Space Telescope Is Poised to Take Unprecedented Images of the Origins of the Universe, and Scientists Are Freaking Out

The telescope will also observe exoplanets, looking for Earth-like atmospheres and oceans.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 6, 2022

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Forget Making Art in the Studio. Artists Are Now Developing Their Latest Works in the Metaverse

Popular online platforms have become sites for creative invention and identity building.

By Zachary Small, Jan 3, 2022

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Did You Miss The Biggest Color Innovations of the Past Decade? Here Are Five Astounding New Hues That Never Existed Before

We’ve rated these advances using a sophisticated “rainbow emoji” system—because science!

By Artnet News, Dec 22, 2021

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A Nigerian Medical Student Wondered Why His Textbooks Only Depict White Patients. So He Drew His Own Illustrations—and They Went Viral

The status quo in medical illustration needs to change, medical student Chidiebere Ibe believes.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 7, 2021

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Former Christie’s Rainmaker Loïc Gouzer Debuts a New Company to Sell Fractional Ownership of Pricey Artworks as NFTs

The company, Particle, hopes to establish a meta-museum.

By Taylor Dafoe, Dec 1, 2021

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After Deciding That ‘Technology Does Not Corrupt Artists,’ Pace Gallery Will Launch Its New NFT Platform Next Week

The platform launches next week with digital artworks from Lucas Samaras, followed by new projects by Glenn Kaino and DRIFT.

By Taylor Dafoe, Nov 18, 2021

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12 Things We Learned From the Artnet x Moncler Panel Discussion About the Warp-Speed Evolution of NFTs

The possibilities are endless, from collaborative beats with Timbaland to cutting art's carbon footprint.

By Artnet News, Nov 15, 2021

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Artist Carsten Höller Is Debuting a Light and Vibration App at an NFT Rave That Might Make You High and Hallucinate

The app will debut at Dreamverse in New York, alongside Crypto Souk and an immersive Beeple.

By Amah-Rose Abrams, Nov 4, 2021

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Did a CryptoPunk NFT Just Sell for $500 Million? Sort of, in a Transaction That Illuminates How the NFT Market Differs From the Art Market

The transaction took place using a "flash loan."

By Amy Castor, Nov 1, 2021

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An Art-Making Robot Was Detained on Her Way to Show at the Pyramids Because Egyptian Customs Officials Thought She Was a Spy

Border agents kept the robot artist Ai-Da in custody for 10 days and debated removing her eyes, which have built-in cameras.

By Sarah Cascone, Oct 20, 2021

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Can Graphene, a One-Atom Thick ‘Wonder Material,’ Keep Precious Artworks From Fading? Scientists Say It Shows Promise

A transparent layer can retard UV rays and moisture, but some conservators worry about application and suitability for aging oil paint.

By Menachem Wecker, Oct 7, 2021

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The Duo That Invented the Art World’s First Crypto Platform in 2014 Is Back With a Tool to Help Galleries Launch Their Own NFT Marketplaces

Monegraph has released a software suite called Readymade NFT that enables crypto newcomers to buy, sell, and distribute NFTs with art-specific customizations.

By Tim Schneider, Sep 30, 2021

In Photos: See Inside the American Museum of Natural History’s New Hall of Gems, Dedicated to ‘Nature’s Art’ (and Rihanna’s Necklace)

The hall has been completely renovated to showcase "nature's art."

By Sarah Cascone, Jun 9, 2021

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