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• Art Basel: a dose of reality with exhibits on snooping and migration

  18-06-2016 10:45
  
  Samson Young and Chiharu Shiota among artists whose works bring global political turmoil to art market’s top eventFrom mass surveillance to the migration crisis, anxiety about a world in political turmoil permeated this year’s Art Basel, the world’s largest contemporary and modern art fair in Switzerland. Related: Art Basel 2016: skyscrapers and spacemen – in picturesContinue reading...
  
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• Trump Administration Moves Forward With Warning Signs Outside Smithsonian

  17-09-2026 18:31 via artnews.com
  
  The Trump administration has advanced plans to install signs outside the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, prioritizing the National Museum of American History (NMAH), warning visitors that they will encounter what the administration described as ideologically driven displays that cast the US in an unfavorable light.Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told US senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeff Merkley in a September 3 letter that a “commitment to transparency” and “academic hon
  
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• AI Companies Are Destroying Books by the Millions. What Will It Mean for Art?

  17-09-2026 17:32 via artnews.com
  
  Many artworks are inconceivable without artists being able to source old books. Just think of the collages of the beloved Bay Area artist Jess, or the early assemblages of Carol Bove, with books displayed on thrift-store shelves, or, on a massively larger scale, Argentinian artist Marta Minujín’s 1983 installation The Parthenon of Books, built from publications banned by her country’s longstanding military dictatorship (and readapted for the 2017 Documenta exhibition). All tha
  
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• Monet ‘Iris’ Painting—Last of its Kind in Private Hands—Could Break French Record at Sotheby’s Paris

  17-09-2026 16:00 via artnews.com
  
  In October, Sotheby’s Paris is auctioning a never-before publicly shown, stunning Claude Monet painting from the artist’s “Iris” series (1914–17 and 1924–25), kept for decades in the Jeanne Schlumberger collection, carrying an estimate of €22 to €30 million ($25 to $34 million). Painted just one year before he died in 1926, the eponymous abstracted painting of purple and yellow irises reflecting on water is set to break the country’s auction re
  
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• The 1960s Counterculture Artist Peter Max Has Died, Sotheby’s Paris to Auction Possible Record-Breaking ‘Iris’ Monet Painting, and More: Morning Links for September 17, 2026

  17-09-2026 15:08 via artnews.com
  
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  Peter Max, whose cheerful graphic images helped define 1960s hippie culture, has died at age 88.Sotheby’s Paris is auctioning a rare Monet painting of irises from the Jeanne Schlumberger collection, expected to break the country’s auction record.The Interior Department has detailed plans for 12 signs to be installed outside the National Museum of American History, whi
  
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• Peter Max, the Psychedelic Artist Who Was Friends with The Beatles, Has Died at 88

  17-09-2026 14:57 via artnews.com
  
  Peter Max, the psychedelic pop art artist who came up in the 1960s with the likes of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Keith Haring, died at 88 years old on Monday.The artist’s death was confirmed by his son Adam Max. In a statement, he said that his father will be remembered for his “extraordinary creativity, his warmth, his curiosity, and the way he saw beauty and possibility everywhere. His art became part of American culture, but the man behind that art—the father we knew
  
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• Time Magazine Publishes its First Art 100 List, Featuring Artists, Museum Leaders, Dealers and More—See Who Made the Cut

  17-09-2026 14:30 via artnews.com
  
  It’s been half a century since Time magazine has splashed a living painter on its cover, and Amy Sherald’s face, photographed by Tyler Mitchell, graces that coveted spot on the issue that hits newsstands Thursday and includes the inaugural Time 100 Art list, including artists, museum directors and curators, art lawyers, dealers, and more art world professionals.“We have been seeking out the leaders who shape art, with an eye to find those who are writing the field’s most
  
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• Artist Santiago Sierra to Stage Days-Long Reading of Names of Palestinians Killed by Israel

  17-09-2026 14:00 via artnews.com
  
  Provocateur performance artist Santiago Sierra’s latest project is a work called Israeli State Crimes in Palestine Since 14 May 1948, a piece that will involve the recitation of the names of “Palestinians killed in historic Palestine by the Israeli state, its forces and settlers since the establishment of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948,” to quote the piece’s announcement.Staged beginning on September 22 and organized by the London-based nonprofit A/POLITICAL, the piec
  
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• Collector and MALBA Founder Eduardo F. Costantini on How His Museum Tells the Full Story of Latin American Art History

  17-09-2026 12:00 via artnews.com
  
  When Argentine real estate developer and collector Eduardo F. Costantini founded the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) in 2001, he did so with a mission. “The global perception of Latin American art [at the time] was still far behind, and I felt it deserved greater recognition and visibility,” he recently told ARTnews.He wasn’t sure he could make it happen—but he had the desire to do so. “It was a long journey, step by step, over many years,&rdqu
  
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• Danielle Forest Brandi Joins Beaumont Nathan, Kenta Murakami Named Partner at Ortuzar, and More: Industry Moves for September 17, 2026

  17-09-2026 11:15 via artnews.com
  
  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday.Industry Moves Danielle Forest Brandi Joins Beaumont Nathan: After eight years as a senior sales director at Pace Gallery in New York, Forest Brandi will be a New York–based senior director at the global advisory firm. “She will play an important role in our ambitions to expand in New York and across the wider US, workin
  
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• Some Collectors Feel ‘Energized,’ Some ‘Burned’: As the Curtain Rises on the New York Fall Season, Mixed Signals from Market Insiders

  17-09-2026 11:00 via artnews.com
  
  Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday.The energy on the streets in Tribeca and Chelsea was high last week, with crowds of hundreds streaming in and out of galleries large and small as they opened their big fall shows. Dealers are offering their best, timed to be on view when the art world converges on New York for the Armory Show fair, opening later this month. The ques
  
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• What the artist wore — unpacking a century of studio style

  17-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  The recent rediscovery of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle’s workwear has inspired an exhibition in Paris exploring how artists use clothing as a creative act
  
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• House of Representatives Holds Billionaire Collector Leon Black in Contempt Regarding Epstein Subpoenas

  17-09-2026 00:50 via artnews.com
  
  The US House of Representatives has unanimously moved to hold Leon Black, the billionaire financier and one of the world’s top collectors, in criminal contempt of Congress, the New York Times reports.The contempt charge is related to Black’s dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom Black had paid $158 million for financial advice between 2012 and 2017. The House Oversight Committee, which had also unanimously recommended the contempt charge to the full House, subpoe
  
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• Bolstered by New Laws, Lawsuits in Los Angeles Renew Bids for Restitution of Nazi-Looted Art

  17-09-2026 00:45 via artnews.com
  
  On Monday, two new lawsuits were filed in Los Angeles in the hopes of recovering long-disputed, but so far unsuccessful, claims for the return of Nazi-looted art from renowned museums, reports the Los Angeles Times. Their timing is no coincidence. The heirs or representatives of Jews who lost artworks during the Holocaust are hoping that the passage of a new law in California and a second one at the federal level will turn the tables in their favor.Those laws include one that was passed in Calif
  
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• Blackjack for Enjoyable: A Comprehensive Guide to Delighting In the Video game

  16-09-2026 23:25 via zouchmagazine.com
  
  Blackjack is a popular card game that has actually mesmerized gamers for centuries. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand-new to the game, blackjack offers an amazing and entertaining experience. In this guide, we will certainly explore the globe of blackjack and supply you with all the info you require to delight in the game for fun.
  The Fundamentals of Blackjack
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• Bonus offer Live Roulette: A Guide to Maximizing Your Online Casino Experience

  16-09-2026 23:11 via zouchmagazine.com
  
  Invite to the world of on the internet gambling enterprises, where the excitement of rotating the live roulette wheel fulfills the excitement of benefit deals. In this short article, we will dive into the world of benefit live roulette and show you just how to make the most out of your on-line casino experience. Whether you’re a skilled player or new to the game, these pointers and methods will assist you browse the world of on-line gambling enterprises and make the most of the enticing pe
  
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• Kostenlose Online-Spielautomaten – Wie man das meiste Geld verdient macht|Kostenlose Online-Spielautomaten – Wie man das Geld verdient

  16-09-2026 22:39 via zouchmagazine.com
  
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  Die meisten Online-Spielautomaten sind Payline. Payline-Automaten sind eine Art von Indikator, der anzeigt, wie viel der
  
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• Metropolitan Museum of Art Breaks Ground on $670 M. Tang Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art

  16-09-2026 22:34 via artnews.com
  
  On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York broke ground on its new modern and contemporary art wing, named for emeritus trustee Oscar L. Tang and his wife H. M. Agnes Hsu-Tang. The project had been in the works since 2014, but plans accelerated in 2021 when Tang and Hsu-Tang, two of the world‘s top collectors, gifted the museum $125 million toward renovating the its modern art wing. At the time, it was the largest capital gift the museum had ever received.In 2022, the Met annou
  
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• A New Digital Platform, Documenting the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and Its Masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue, Has Launched

  16-09-2026 22:32 via artnews.com
  
  Today, in honor of the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi’s death, a new digital platform dedicated to the eponymous basilica was launched by Haltadefinizione, part of the Gruppo Panini Cultura, in collaboration with the General Custody of the Sacred Convent of Saint Francis.The platform, called Preserving Assisi, is free to access and digitally preserves the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi’s architecture, as well as its masterpieces by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini,
  
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• How to Select the Best UK Payout Sites

  16-09-2026 21:43 via zouchmagazine.com
  
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• Bitcoin Online Online Casinos: The Future of Gambling

  16-09-2026 21:15 via zouchmagazine.com
  
  With the rapid increase in popularity and worth of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has become a game-changer in the online casino site industry. As a decentralized digital money, Bitcoin offers a safe and secure and confidential method for players to engage in on-line betting. This short article checks out the world of Bitcoin online gambling establishments and exactly how they are revolutionizing the method we wager.
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• Understanding Free ESA Letters for Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

  16-09-2026 21:06 via zouchmagazine.com
  
  In today’s increasingly tough real estate market, individuals with psychological support pets (ESAs) might find themselves navigating intricate laws and demands to safeguard appropriate lodging. An ESA letter is a crucial device that can aid simplify this procedure, supplying a certification that approves certain legal rights to those in need of psychological assistance. However are complimentary ESA letters for real estate a reality, or is it as well excellent to be true? This write-up de
  
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• The Village Bistros Of Rural France Are Disappearing

  16-09-2026 21:02 via theguardian.com
  “In 1900 there were an estimated 500,000 such establishments; by the 1960s more than half had closed. Today, only about 30,000-40,000 remain and even they are reportedly shutting at a rate of two a day. … The reasons for the closures … are economic and sociological.” – The Guardian
  
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• Online Gambling Establishments Accepting PayPal Deposits

  16-09-2026 21:00 via zouchmagazine.com
  
  PayPal, the global leader in online repayment options, has come to be a preferred choice for gamers aiming to deposit funds into their online casino accounts. With its safe and convenient system, it provides customers a safe and trustworthy method to transfer cash for gambling purposes. This article checks out the benefits and functions of utilizing PayPal at on-line gambling establishments.
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• Finest Mastercard Gambling Establishments Online: A Comprehensive Overview

  16-09-2026 20:58 via zouchmagazine.com
  
  When it pertains to online casino sites, Mastercard is one of the most widely approved and relied on payment techniques. It enables gamers to make safe and secure and convenient deposits and withdrawals, guaranteeing a seamless gaming experience. In this short article, we will certainly explore the very best Mastercard casino sites online, highlighting their functions, benefits, and what establishes them apart. Whether you are a seasoned gamer or brand-new to on the internet casino sites, this g
  
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• Doomsday Days: The Growing Awareness Of AI Dangers

  16-09-2026 20:31 via newyorker.com
  
  Jacob Coxon, the engineer who recently resigned from Anthropic to protest its safety policies, says A.I. could “kill us all by the end of the decade.” But if A.I. is so outrageously dangerous, why should we accept modest proposals to “pace” its development? Why not call in the Turing cops, and pull the plug? – The New Yorker
  
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• Liang Shaoji, Chinese Artist Who ‘Collaborated’ with Silkworms, Has Died at 81

  16-09-2026 20:30 via artnews.com
  
  Chinese artist Liang Shaoji, known for his multidisciplinary silkworm installations, died at age 81 in Shanghai following an illness, announced ShanghART Gallery, his longtime dealer.“It is with profound sadness that ShanghART Gallery announces the passing of Liang Shaoji,” reads the gallery’s social media post. In 1989, Liang began his lifelong project known as the “Nature Series,” defined by his research and art practice involving silkworms and silk farming as a &
  
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• Ruben Santiago-Hudson On His Long, Lively Relationship With August Wilson

  16-09-2026 20:04 via nytimes.com
  “August Wilson and I were very close, but also we fell out a lot. Every time he and I had a debate, the word from the cast was always ‘They’re going to fire you.’ And instead of firing me, he would write another role for me.” – The New York Times
  
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• Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum to Expand to a Second Location in Madrid

  16-09-2026 19:45 via artnews.com
  
  The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid is expanding to a second location just a few blocks from its current site due to overcrowding in its galleries, El Pais reported. The project is slated to be complete in 2032. The museum, known as the Thyssen, was founded in 1992 by Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza to house his private collection.The 107,639-square-foot building is known as the Ice and Automobile Palace and is located in Madrid’s Literary Quarter. The city-owned space has been
  
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