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• A Bigger Stage

  16-03-2017 22:00
  
  So-called emerging artist Vikram Divecha may no longer be quite so emerging. The past year has seen the Dubai-based Indian artist clinch a gallery representation deal with Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde (IVDE), feature in curator Christine Tohms Sharjah Biennial 13 programme and show up on the roster slated for the UAE National Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale opening in May. Such validating experiences have not only garnered greater visibility for his workswhich have primari
  
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• Crossing into Darkness review – Tracey Emin takes her heroes on a descent to the gates of hell

  19-01-2026 16:40
  Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate
  Munch, Bourgeois, Gormley and Baselitz go shoulder to shoulder with up-and-coming artists in an exhibition that revels in its stygian gloomTracey Emin catches me looking from her self-portrait to her as I try to assess the closeness of the resemblance. Not that close. This inky screenprint is bigger than she is, its face wider and taller. But it’s not a picture of the outer person but an inner vision. As we stand in front of it I seem to fall into radiating p
  
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• CHANEL Culture Fund Names Winners of Its 2026 Next Prize, with 10 Artists Awarded €100 K. Each

  19-01-2026 15:05 via artnews.com
  The CHANEL Culture Fund has named the recipients of its 2026 CHANEL Next Prize, awarding €100,000 each to ten artists working across visual art, performance, design, music, and film.The fashion house’s Culture Fund is a global programme of initiatives and partnerships that “seek to champion equality of voice and give visibility to global game changers at a time when the arts provide a vital source of inspiration and shifting perspectives on the way we view the world,”
  
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• Chanel Culture Fund Names 10 Winners of Its 2026 Next Prize

  19-01-2026 15:05 via artnews.com
  The Chanel Culture Fund has named the recipients of its 2026 Chanel Next Prize, awarding €100,000 ($117,400) each to 10 artists working across visual art, performance, design, music, and film.The fashion house’s Culture Fund is a global program of initiatives and partnerships that “seek to champion equality of voice and give visibility to global game changers at a time when the arts provide a vital source of inspiration and shifting perspectives on the way we view the world
  
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• A 10p masterpiece! The golden age of crisp packet design, from Chipsticks to Frazzles to Hedgehogs

  19-01-2026 09:00
  Aliens drawn by a 2000AD artist, graphics echoing the Dark Side of the Moon cover, Dennis the Menace fronting bacon and baked beanflavour … we pop open a new 140-page celebration of the weirdest, wildest crisp bags everWould you eat a smoky spider flavour Monster Munch? What about a Bovril crisp, cooked up to celebrate the release of Back to the Future? Then there’s hedgehog flavour – and even a Wallace and Gromit corn snack designed to capture the unique taste of moon cheese,
  
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• Beatriz González obituary

  18-01-2026 17:03
  Colombian artist whose haunting work dealt with questions of power and conflict for six decadesIn the middle of Bogotá’s Central Cemetery stands the columbarium, built in 1943 to house the bodies of poor and unidentified people. Abandoned and neglected, in 2009 the decaying mausoleum was transformed by the Colombian artist Beatriz González, who has died aged 93. On each of the 8,957 tombstones, she had silkscreened one of eight silhouetted motifs, each featuring two figures h
  
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• ‘Radical and joyous’: Beryl Cook show aims to prove she was a serious artist

  18-01-2026 15:02
  Major retrospective in Plymouth, her adopted city, presents her as a skilful chronicler of social transformationIn her lifetime, Beryl Cook’s colourful, vibrant paintings tended to be dismissed by most critics as mere kitsch or whimsy.A major retrospective of Cook’s work opening in her adopted city of Plymouth next weekend makes the case that she was a serious, significant artist who skilfully chronicled a tumultuous period of social transformation. Continue reading...
  
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• Roulette Free Spins Jackpot: Alles, was Sie wissen müssen

  18-01-2026 14:50 via zouchmagazine.com
  Das Roulette Free Spins Jackpot-Spiel ist eine aufregende Variante des klassischen Casinospiels, das sowohl Anfänger als auch erfahrene Spieler anspricht. Mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung im Online-Roulette habe ich alle Aspekte dieses aufregenden Spiels erkundet und möchte Ihnen in diesem Artikel alles Wissenswerte über das Roulette Free Spins Jackpot-Spiel vorstellen.
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• Roulette App Spiel: Alles, was Sie wissen müssen

  18-01-2026 14:47 via zouchmagazine.com
  Das Roulette App Spiel ist eine beliebte Möglichkeit, das klassische Casinospiel bequem von Ihrem mobilen Gerät aus zu erleben. Mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung im Online-Roulette möchte ich Ihnen einen umfassenden Überblick über dieses Spiel geben und Ihnen helfen, die besten Apps und Casinos für ein spannendes Spielerlebnis zu finden.
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• Roulette Turnier Online: Alles, was Sie wissen müssen

  18-01-2026 14:46 via zouchmagazine.com
  Als erfahrener Copywriter und passionierter Online-Roulette-Spieler mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung ist es mir eine Freude, Ihnen einen umfassenden Überblick über Roulette Turniere online zu geben. In diesem Artikel werden wir die Spielweise und Besonderheiten von Roulette Turnieren online, die besten Casinos, Tipps und Tricks sowie die Fairness des Spiels diskutieren. Lassen Sie uns einsteigen!
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• Mobile Roulette for Android Australia – A Secure Way to Play

  18-01-2026 14:44 via zouchmagazine.com
  Mobile roulette for Android Australia has become increasingly popular in recent years, allowing players to enjoy their favorite casino game on the go. With the convenience of playing on your Android device, you can experience the thrill of the roulette wheel wherever you are. In this article, we will explore the world of mobile roulette for Android in Australia, focusing on its security features and the best casinos to play at.
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• Roulette with Live Dealer Australia Secure: A Comprehensive Guide

  18-01-2026 14:43 via zouchmagazine.com
  Are you a fan of online casino games looking to elevate your gaming experience with a touch of authenticity and security? Look no further than roulette with live dealer Australia secure. This popular game combines the thrill of traditional roulette with the convenience of online gaming, all while ensuring a safe and fair playing environment for players.
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• Roulette Online Tipps: Experten-Tipps und Tricks für das Spielen im Online Casino

  18-01-2026 14:42 via zouchmagazine.com
  Als langjähriger Spieler mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung im Online Roulette, kann ich Ihnen einige wertvolle Tipps und Tricks für das Spielen im Online Casino geben. Roulette ist ein faszinierendes Spiel, das sowohl Glück als auch Strategie erfordert. Mit den richtigen Roulette Online Tipps können Sie Ihre Gewinnchancen maximieren und ein unterhaltsames Spielerlebnis genießen.
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• Roulette live mobil: Der ultimative Leitfaden für mobiles Roulette

  18-01-2026 14:38 via zouchmagazine.com
  Als erfahrener Online-Roulette-Spieler mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung habe ich viele verschiedene Roulette-Varianten ausprobiert. In diesem Artikel werde ich mich auf Roulette live mobil konzentrieren und alle wichtigen Informationen für Spieler bereitstellen, die dieses aufregende Spiel gerne unterwegs spielen möchten.
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• Rodolfo’s Guide to Roleta para Profissionais Cassino ao Vivo

  17-01-2026 22:23 via zouchmagazine.com
  Se você é um jogador experiente em busca de emoções reais e desafios estratégicos, a roleta para profissionais em cassinos ao vivo é a escolha perfeita para você. Com mais de 15 anos de experiência jogando roleta online, posso garantir que este jogo oferece uma experiência única e emocionante, onde a habilidade e a estratégia são tão importantes quanto a sorte.
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• Roleta ao Vivo Jogo a Dinheiro Real: Tudo o que Você Precisa Saber

  17-01-2026 22:19 via zouchmagazine.com
  Se você é fã de jogos de cassino online, com certeza já ouviu falar da emocionante roleta ao vivo jogo a dinheiro real. Neste artigo, vamos explorar todos os aspectos deste jogo clássico, desde as regras básicas até as estratégias avançadas que podem ajudá-lo a aumentar suas chances de vitória. Com mais de 15 anos de experiência jogando roleta online, posso garantir que este é um dos jogos mais populares e e
  
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• Good Morning. A New Weekly Feature

  17-01-2026 22:19 via artsjournal.com
  As you’ve noticed, we’ve been adding some features to AJ, including these introductions to our newsletters. Today we debut a weekly short essay in which I take a look at the week’s stories and tie them to longer term cultural trends and analysis. Check it out and subscribe to the weekly essay if you want to see more. It’s my attempt to make sense out of the thousands of stories we look at each week. And let me know what you think at [email protected] week&rsquo
  
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• Neil Barclay talks about the changing landscape for BIPOC organizations

  17-01-2026 16:46 via artsjournal.com
  Neil Barclay, President & CEO of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, talks the evolving landscape for BIPOC organizations and avenues for sustainability.
  
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• ‘I always knew my dogs loved the wind on their faces’: Thiago Bernardes de Souza’s best phone picture

  17-01-2026 12:00
  When the Brazilian photographer heads out on his motorbike, his rescue pets come along for the ride …Brasília’s sky was bright and beautiful on the day Thiago Bernardes de Souza took this shot. Exploring Brazil’s capital city on his motorbike is a pleasure when the weather is like this, he says, and his canine cavalcade had effectively invited themselves along for the ride.“The first member of our pack, Filo, isn’t in the photo, but she was there that d
  
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• Six great reads: Mondrian’s hidden inspiration, the friendship secret and heat for Heated Rivalry

  17-01-2026 07:00
  Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...
  
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• From 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to A$AP Rocky: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

  17-01-2026 07:00
  Another visit to the UK’s putrid zombie aftermath, and the polymath rapper returns after eight years with a collb-packed blockbuster28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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  It would have been hard to imagine in 2002 that 28 Days Later would spawn something so different (and that’s probably a good thing; who wants identikit sequels?). The post-apocalyptic UK is now almost unrecognisable in this Nia DaCosta-directed, Alex Garland-scripted instalment, with violent tribes competing for sc
  
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• How Madrid’s Prado Museum is trying to avoid becoming like ‘the Metro at rush-hour’

  17-01-2026 06:00
  The famous gallery, home to masterpieces from Goya and Velázquez, is exploring how best to preserve, and improve, the visitor experienceFriday morning found Diego Velázquez striking the familiar pose he has held for the past 370 years, staring out, brush in one hand, palette in the other, from the huge canvas of Las Meninas.The 14 people who stood before the painting to meet the Spanish artist’s haughty gaze – not to mention the heavy eyes of the dozy mastiff in the pic
  
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• Artist and Skateboarder Alexis Sablone Is Inducted Into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame

  16-01-2026 23:46 via artnews.com
  Artist, designer, architect, and Olympian skateboarder Alexis Sablone has been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. The SHoF announced its Class of 2026 inductees on its website and on social media on January 15. The group includes 18 figures who according to the SHoF “have shaped the culture, progression, and global impact of skateboarding.” The induction ceremony will be held at the Vans Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, on May 15.  Sablone is perhaps best
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Who Stole Warhol and Pollock Paintings in Museum Theft Ring Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison

  16-01-2026 23:28 via artnews.com
  Joseph Atsus, a 51-year-old Pennsylvania man, was sentenced on Tuesday to 48 months in prison, a term of supervised release, and $1 million in restitution for several charges related to his participation in a notorious museum theft ring, the Department of Justice announced earlier this week.Atsus was part of a eight-person ring that stole millions in art and memorabilia between 1999 and 2019 from 20 museums, institutions, and stores across six states and Washington, D.C.Among the most valuable p
  
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• Peruvian Artist Antonio Paucar Wins 11th Artes Mundi Award

  16-01-2026 22:50 via artnews.com
  Artes Mundi, a UK-based art organization, has given the 11th Artes Mundi Award to Peruvian artist Antonio Paucar. He will receive £40,000 towards his performance, sculpture, and video practice, which draws on Andean culture and his Peruvian heritage.The ceremony was held at Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum in Cardiff on January 15. In an interview with the Art Newspaper, Paucar said he intends to use the funds to convert his family’s home in the central highlands of Peru into a c
  
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• Sale of Chinese Vase Canceled by French Court Over Question of Provenance

  16-01-2026 21:27 via artnews.com
  A French court ordered the high-profile Galerie Kraemer in Paris to return €2.8 million (around $3.25 million) to collector Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani over questions about a Chinese vase. The decision follows eight years of legal wrangling over the date attributed to the piece.As reported by the Art Newspaper, the Paris court of appeal sided with the collector, a cousin of the Emir of Qatar, “because of ‘serious doubts’ about the 18th-century dating of the gil
  
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• Alaska Art Student Arrested for Eating Another Student’s AI-Generated Art in Protest

  16-01-2026 21:19 via artnews.com
  Artists and other creative people (not to mention, ahem, journalists) have been deeply concerned about the way that their work has been hoovered up by tech companies to fuel artificial intelligence–powered image and text generators. In 2023, several digital artists filed a class action lawsuit targeted at Stability AI, Midjourney, and the image-sharing platform DeviantArt, and others filed a suit against online retailer Shein for stealing their designs. Such suits scored a small win in cou
  
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• Harry Blitzstein, The “Consummate L.A. Painter,” Is Dead At 87

  16-01-2026 20:50 via latimes.com
  “(He) often noted that the difficulties of getting gallery shows, and the disappointments that often followed, led him to open (the Blitzstein Museum of Art), which he stocked with an ever-growing hodge-podge of his surreal, imaginative, sometimes dark, often playful, paintings.” – Los Angeles Times
  
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• UK Reveals Nearly $80 M. Worth of Art Donated by Collectors in Order to Reduce Tax Burdens

  16-01-2026 20:49 via artnews.com
  Arts Council England has announced the results of the 2024-25 edition of its Cultural Gifts Scheme (CGS) and Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) initiatives. Thirty-two artworks entered public collections this cycle, with a combined value of almost $80 million.Highlights include Edgar Degas’s pastel Danseuses roses (ca. 1897–1901), given to the National Gallery by the estate of Ann Marks; paintings by Max Liebermann and Max Pechstein, given to Oxford University’s Ashmolean Museum fro
  
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• Ali Cherri on How Art Can Keep Us Empathetic In a Dark and Violent World

  16-01-2026 20:46 via artnews.com
  In Ali Cherri’s recent films, war maps itself onto the spine of those afflicted. The watchman, the titular figure of a 2024 short, stands rigid for unbroken hours, lost in a lineage of men stationed along the border of the internationally unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Cherri’s follow-up film The Sentinel (2025)—the second in an ongoing trilogy—debuts today. It centers on a French soldier, gently bent at the waist, a rifle lodged in his mouth. The
  
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