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Artists Worldwide Protest in Favour of Sabsabi’s Freedom of Expression 

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Venice Biennale Curators Dropped by the Board for Past Controversial Works  Khaled Sabsabi has been removed as Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale, a decision that has sparked significant controversy and led to several resignations at Creative Australia, the organization responsible for the Australian Pavilion. This “Sabsabi cancellation protest” sparked a reaction amongst his peers. […]

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Three Men Face Trial for an “Audacious” Cattelan’s Golden Toilet Heist

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Maurizio Cattelan’s Cheeky Humor If you don’t know who Maurizio Cattelan is till now, it is your fault. The Italian artist has been in the news for a while, gaining notoriety for ‘Comedian’, which is essentially a banana duct-taped to a wall. But make no mistake, as this clever piece of art was sold for

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Unpaid Interns in the Art Sector are Not a Free Workforce, Experts say.

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The British Arts Sector Could Potentially Be Violating a Law by Not Paying Their Interns for Their Roles The Sutton Trust, a charity that aims to improve social mobility in the UK, found that 86% of interns in the UK’s creative sector were unpaid as of 2018. Progress has been incremental. The trust said in November

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Suggestive Paintings of Queer Priests and Nuns Spark Controversy in Mexico

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Can Blasphemy be Art and Turn Objects of Faith into Symbols of Free Expression? Fabián Cháirez’s latest exhibition in Mexico City has drawn the attention of religious and right-wing groups who accuse the artist of “Christianophobia.” Reminiscent of the recent accusations on legendary  Indian contemporary artist and modernist, M. F Hussain, depicting Hindu deities, Ganesha

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Referencing Conceptual Art with Scientific Concepts Trends in the Art World

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Artists like Laure Prouvost, John Latham and Salavatore Garau Make Giant Leaps with Science Crutches for their Conceptual Works  The UN declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, heightening awareness of the potential breakthrough and marking a century since the field of quantum mechanics was established. For artists, this technology, Quantum computing

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Luigi Mangione is “kind of pretty” in his New Courtroom Sketches: Christine Cornell

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Luigi Mangione Court Sketcg by Artist Christine Cornell

Luigi Mangione is NOW Among the Famous Courtroom Drawings The New York City courtroom was surrounded by Luigi Mangione’s fandom rallying in his support. Tried for the murder of United Health Care CEO, Brian Thompson, Mangione appeared in front of a judge and pled not guilty, sending the courtroom sketch artists into a frenzy. Suffice

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Frieze 2025 in Solidarity Donates Proceeds to LA Fire Relief Fund

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In a bid to boost the local economy and support Art fundraising, Galleries together offer solidarity after The Los Angeles Wildfires.  Frieze Los Angeles 2025 stands out as the highlight of the art week, with the contemporary art fair showcasing the work of artists from around the world at the Santa Monica Airport. This year’s

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Cambodia’s Stolen Statues Make it Back Home After 40 Years Long Travel

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After long Legal Battles for Stolen Cambodian Art in the US, The 1,000 year old Khmer Statues Return From The Art Market to Cambodian Museums PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — On Tuesday, three ancient sandstone sculptures were returned to the Royal Government of Cambodia at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The event was attended by U.S.

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India Art Fair 2025: A Watershed Moment for South Asian Art

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India Art Fair Grounds 2023

The Biggest Exhibition of Contemporary Art in India The art world’s attention turns to New Delhi as the India Art Fair (IAF) 2025 prepares to unveil its most ambitious edition yet, transforming the capital into South Asia’s premier art destination. With unprecedented scale and vision, this year’s fair promises to redefine Contemporary Art in India

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