A sculpture that could be Banksy’s, an astonishing vein of rock crystal, and Nabokov’s butterfly specimens — they are all found here.
Tag: Museums
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A ‘Digital Heist’ Recaptures the Rosetta Stone
The collective Looty in London virtually reclaims items from Western museums to give people from former colonies a chance to learn about their stolen heritage.
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Brice Marden, Who Rejuvenated Painting in the 1960s, Dies at 84
When conceptual art, Pop Art and minimalist sculpture were in the ascendancy and many were saying that painting was dead, Mr. Marden issued a powerful counterstatement.
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How 4 Countries Are Preparing to Bring Stolen Treasures Home
While attention is focused on western museums and governments giving back looted items, heritage workers in the global south are laying the groundwork for new claims.
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The Price of Admission to America’s Museums Keeps Rising
Their buildings have expanded and expenses have surged, even as attendance slowed. Art lovers will bear the cost: The Guggenheim is the latest to increase its entry fee to $30 — the new normal.