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Anish Kapoor’s Manhattan Mini-Bean Is an Eyesore That No One Asked For
The sculpture comes off as the tacky fast-fashion cousin of its designer Chicago counterpart.
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Fred Lonidier’s Drily Humorous Works Channel Political Power through Conceptual Art
At Michael Benevento, Lonidier's photo-text works document labor struggles and art talks alike using a dry anti-aesthetic.
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Investigation Finds That Artifacts From the Kingdom of Benin in Swiss Museums Were Likely Looted
More than 30 objects are believed to be Benin Bronzes.
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Ancient Buddhist Statue May Be Returned to Japanese Temple after 10-Year Legal Battle
A South Korean temple had claimed it was the rightful owner of the work.
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Statue of Emperor Depicted as Hercules Is Discovered During Sewer Repairs on the Appian Way
Archaeologists believe that the statue might be Emperor Decius, who ruled Rome from 249 CE TO 251 CE.
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French Court Upholds Charges Against Former Louvre Director in Antiquities Trafficking Case
Martinez was charged in May for "complicity" as part of the investigation into an art trafficking ring.
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Anish Kapoor’s Manhattan Mini-Bean Is an Eyesore That No One Asked For
The sculpture comes off as the tacky fast-fashion cousin of its designer Chicago counterpart.
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Artist Mira Lehr Dies at 88, Statue of Roman Emperor Found During Sewer Repairs, and More: Morning Links for February 3, 2023
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Max Guy Built a Yellow Brick Road from Chicago to the Land of Oz
Inspired by the Wizard of Oz, Guy's show is a prism of pop cultural, art historical, geographical, and political references.
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Open Letter Voices Concern for Madrid’s Reina Sofía Following Departure of Longtime Director
The letter, signed by artists and curators across Europe, contends that the museum's reputation as a cultural leader is now under threat.
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UNESCO Adds the Ukrainian City Odesa to List of Endangered World Heritage Sites
The key strategic port city, known for its cosmopolitan history and architectural landmarks, has been the target of Russian bombing.
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