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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Bill Viola's complete moving-image works and a William Dobson self-portrait: the latest acquisitions round-up

William Dobson, a prominent painter of the 17th century, became the court artist for the exiled Charles I but died in poverty, leaving only around 60 paintings.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The perils of bringing the Bayeux tapestry to Britain | Letters

The Bayeux tapestry's loan mirrors the 1963 Mona Lisa loan, illustrating how art serves as a tool for international diplomacy and cultural relations.
Arts
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Embarcadero Plaza's Maligned Brutalist Fountain Likely Done For, According to Rec and Parks Official

At a community meeting, an SF Rec and Parks official stated that restoring the Vaillancourt Fountain exceeds the project's budget due to its hazardous condition and high repair costs.
SF real estate
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Frick Glows With a Poetic, $220 Million Renovation

The Frick Collection's $220 million expansion is thoughtfully designed, blending contemporary features with its historic essence.
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Met brought a 200-foot-long window back to life in its renovated wing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing has reopened after renovations that showcase a striking glass wall and improved art visibility.
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Frick Glows With a Poetic, $220 Million Renovation

The Frick Collection's $220 million expansion is thoughtfully designed, blending contemporary features with its historic essence.
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Met brought a 200-foot-long window back to life in its renovated wing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing has reopened after renovations that showcase a striking glass wall and improved art visibility.
#cultural-heritage
London
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

These 45 Mind-Blowing Photos Are Shaking Up My Concept Of Time And History

Art heists and concealment during wars highlight the historical struggles for cultural heritage preservation.
London
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

These 45 Mind-Blowing Photos Are Shaking Up My Concept Of Time And History

Art heists and concealment during wars highlight the historical struggles for cultural heritage preservation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Save the chicken-wire Mr Darcy! The push to preserve the fantastical works of Wigan's Gaudi'

Kevin Duffy transformed a dumping ground into a vibrant kingdom of art, leaving behind a testament to creativity that many are unsure how to preserve.
Renovation
from48 hills
1 month ago

Black quilters of 'Routed West' stitched proof of what lasts - 48 hills

During the Second Great Migration in the post-WWII era, quilts became vital for Black families, making the difference between sleeping comfortably or freezing.
Arts
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Longtime Brooklyn Heights resident and civic activist wins kudos for revival of Randall's Island

Diane Keehner, affectionately known as Pinky, played a pivotal role in revitalizing Brooklyn Heights and later turned her attention to the neglected Randall's Island.
Brooklyn
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What the Cult Singer Daniel Johnston Left Behind

Electric Lady Studios is a music museum preserving iconic artifacts while honoring the emotional legacy of artists such as Daniel Johnston.
#mural
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
10 months ago

Brooklyn Artist Fights to Preserve Iconic Kobe Bryant Mural Amid Demolition Threat

The mural of Kobe Bryant and Gigi faces removal, sparking community concern over its future and ways to preserve their legacy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Toronto's iconic soap factory mural is in search of a new home the question is, where? | CBC News

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
10 months ago

Brooklyn Artist Fights to Preserve Iconic Kobe Bryant Mural Amid Demolition Threat

The mural of Kobe Bryant and Gigi faces removal, sparking community concern over its future and ways to preserve their legacy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Toronto's iconic soap factory mural is in search of a new home the question is, where? | CBC News

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months ago

Trump administration's layoffs leave more than 26,000 works in federal agency's custody in limbo

As federal staffing continues to shrink due to executive orders, the future of over 26,000 government-owned art pieces remains uncertain, raising concerns about their stewardship.
Washington DC
#banksy
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago

Seventh piece of Banksy animal artwork appears in London

Banksy created a giant fish tank design on a police box in London, differing from previous animal-themed pieces, sparking efforts to preserve the new artwork.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Mapped: Where to see Banksy's artwork around the capital

Banksy's artworks are often impermanent and subject to vandalism, illustrating the challenges of preserving street art.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago

Seventh piece of Banksy animal artwork appears in London

Banksy created a giant fish tank design on a police box in London, differing from previous animal-themed pieces, sparking efforts to preserve the new artwork.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Mapped: Where to see Banksy's artwork around the capital

Banksy's artworks are often impermanent and subject to vandalism, illustrating the challenges of preserving street art.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Graphene-enhanced ceramic tiles make striking art

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new method using ultrasound for evenly distributing graphene oxide in ceramics, enhancing toughness and durability.
Science
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