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QUESTIONS OF MONEY
A Wu-Tang Clan fan recently discovered that his artwork appeared in the band’s recent album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, which was sold for $2 million to Martin Shkreli with exclusive listening rights. The fan is now suing Shkreli and RZA. [TMZ]
Silicon Valley is finally showing an interest in art collecting—as long as the art isn’t for sale. [The Wall Street Journal]
SURPRISE
A series of 4-to-6-minute short films by artists will screen at cinemas across the U.K. before the main feature, without the audience’s prior knowledge. [The Art Newspaper]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The Dada movement celebrates its 100th birthday this month! Here is a tribute. [AV Club]
NON-FICTION
Here’s a review of A. O. Scott’s new book, Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth. [The Atlantic]
A study shows that more than half of art teachers have considered quitting due to devaluation of their subject. [Tes]
PROFILE
A profile of LaToya Ruby Frazier. [The New York Times]
INTERVIEW
An interview with Hank Willis Thomas on making it as a mid-career artist. [Pacific Standard]