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New York’s Vessel to reopen with steel-mesh safety measures after suicides
Climbable sculpture in Hudson Yards in Manhattan closed in 2021 after four people died by suicideThe...
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‘Iconic’ Man Ray image sells for €120,000 at auction of 200 works
Le Violon d’Ingres print produced under artist’s supervision was among friend’s collection auctioned in ParisIt is...
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Ukrainian sculptor who fled Kyiv accepted into Royal Society of British Artists
Alex Lidagovsky was forced to leave Ukraine with his family when his studio was bombed during...
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‘Everywoman’ and horse sculptures chosen for display at London’s fourth plinth
London mayor’s office hopes works for Trafalgar Square will continue tradition of fostering debate over artA...
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Artist defends Tate Britain’s display of ‘undeniably racist’ Whistler mural
Keith Piper says engaging with offensive and traumatic imagery can be important in keeping a clear...
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Museums Without Men: my project to end their shocking gender imbalance
From the Tate Britain to New York’s Met, some of the world’s mightiest galleries have signed...
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‘Dust is everywhere’: rare glimpse of how Michelangelo’s David is kept clean
Florence museum boss compares process to cleaning a bathroom as media are granted privileged accessMichelangelo’s David...
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Sweet potato island and a black cat shortlisted for London’s fourth plinth
Public encouraged to comment on seven artists’ proposals for ephemeral pedestal in Trafalgar SquareA sweet potato...
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National Gallery should scrap 1900 cut-off date, says art expert
Julian Spalding says work by artists such as David Hockney could hang alongside old masters in...
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Italian minister investigated over alleged art theft quits
Vittorio Sgarbi, who denies allegations over painting, cites separate antitrust investigation in resignationAn Italian art critic...
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Australian ‘contemporary’ portrait prize allows entries wholly generated by AI
Organisers of Brisbane Portrait Prize back artificial intelligence stating art is not stagnant and ‘traditionalists’ once...