"Gen Z has recently reclaimed the word 'aura' - Walter Benjamin's term for the strange presence exerted by a work of art - to refer to some intangible 'it' factor some people possess."
"Lisa Siraganian draws on everything from the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision that deemed corporations people to Pierre Huyghe's uncanny human 'statues.'"
"The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, received the largest gift in its history for an endowed program, a peek inside the new Victoria & Albert Museum in East London."
Gen Z has redefined the term 'aura' to describe an intangible quality in people, paralleling discussions on art's personhood. The article examines the implications of artworks possessing identity, referencing the Citizens United decision and Pierre Huyghe's human-like sculptures. It also highlights Hans Holbein's unique portrayal of humanity and features equine portraits by George Stubbs. Additionally, the National Gallery of Art received a historic $116 million donation for a new artwork lending program, enhancing its outreach and impact.
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