A work of art will be on the line when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.
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And the Winner Is … AI Art?
Refik Anadol’s AI-generated art made a guest appearance at the Grammys.
Tokyo Public Toilet Puts On a Mesmerizing Light Show
Tomohito Ushiro’s design features billions of shifting lighting patterns and encourages people to use the restroom without “feeling stress.”
Deadly Earthquake Damages Cultural Sites in Turkey and Syria
The 7.8-magnitude quake has killed at least 2,600 people and destroyed a 2nd-century castle, among other landmarks.
Major Botticelli Show to Include Newly Attributed Works
The Legion of Honor in San Francisco says it’s the first exhibition dedicated to the Renaissance artist’s drawings.
Native Artist’s Work Enters the National Gallery Collection
“Untitled” (1961) by George Morrison is the first work by a Native American artist to join the museum’s Abstract Expressionist collection.
US Tourist Reportedly Vandalizes Jesus Statue in Jerusalem Church
“You can’t have idols; it’s in the second commandment,” he screamed before being arrested.
What Do New Yorkers Think of Anish Kapoor’s “Mini-Bean”?
Manhattan now has its own, downscaled version of the artist’s famous Chicago sculpture, oddly squished under a luxury condo tower.
Concerns Over Proposed Nine Mile Canyon Road Expansion
Increased oil tanker truck traffic would “seriously degrade” the experience of viewing the canyon’s Indigenous rock art, said one advocate of the site.
Imprisoned Iranian Filmmaker Declares Hunger Strike
Jafar Panahi was arrested last July, after he participated in protests at the notorious Evin prison.
“Fuck Carl Andre” Apparel Sold to Benefit Domestic Abuse Victims
Designed by artist Christine Egaña Navin, the items will be offered by Project Art Distribution at this weekend’s NADA Flea Market.
Museums Leaders Voice Support for Former Director of Reina Sofia
In an open letter, European institutional leaders defend Manuel Borja-Villel, who has faced right-wing attacks for his progressive programming.