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Amid Layoffs and Turmoil, Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Vote to Unionize
The museum has weathered various controversies since the start of 2020.
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Exhibitors Respond to Dallas Art Fair’s Handling of Cancelation: ‘More Than Anything We’re Disappointed’
Among the concerns is a lack of clear communication from the fair.
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David Cort, Artist with Fervent Belief in Video’s Political Power, Is Dead at 85
He cofounded the legendary Videofreex collective.
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Part of Don Marron’s Collection Will Go View in the Hamptons and More: Morning Links from August 6, 2020
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Beirut Art Scene Rocked by Deadly Explosions: ‘The Whole City Has Witnessed Unprecedented Damage’
The Sursock Museum, an integral part of the art community in the city, was damaged significantly.
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Visitor Responsible for Damage to Antonio Canova Sculpture Comes Forward
The Austrian tourist broke several toes off the figurative work while attempting to take a selfie with it.
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Metropolitan Museum Lays Off 79 Employees as Financial Impact of Pandemic Worsens
An additional 181 employees were furloughed as the museum's reopening date comes to seem uncertain.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Lays Off 85 Employees, Outcry Over Racist Painting at Tate Britain, and More: Morning Links from August 5, 2020
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Art Companies Jostle for Ownership of Basquiat Painting in New Inigo Philbrick–Related Lawsuit
Athena Art Finance is seeking ownership of the work so that it can sell it.
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‘There Should Be Greater Transparency’: Public Art Becomes a Political Battleground
Several recent initiatives across the country to diversify public art have run aground.
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