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• Tourist Posing With 200-Year-Old Sculpture Breaks Her Toes

  06-08-2020 23:58 via nytimes.com
  
  An Austrian man has apologized for the damage he caused to a Canova sculpture, saying he didn’t realize he had crunched the foot of the plaster Pauline Bonaparte.
  
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• The Best Crochet Pattern Books for Creating Brilliant Designs and Whimsical Objects

  06-08-2020 23:58 via artnews.com
  
  Find your creative zone by crocheting fun garments, plushies, dollies, and more. All you need to crochet is a crochet hook and yarn; it’s inexpensive and portable. Pattern and stitch books ensure success, guiding in selection and use of crochet hooks and yarns. Also, the rhythmic nature of crocheting may reduce stress and keep fingers nimble and quick. Finished crochet projects make great gifts, too!
  
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• The Best Chunky Merino Wool for Textile Artworks

  06-08-2020 23:44 via artnews.com
  
  Plush and squeezable, the wool of prized Merino sheep makes a popular type of yarn that is simply a pleasure to touch. It is particularly well suited to creating blankets and cozy wearables and accessories like sweaters and hats. And in heavier weights, it also knits up really quickly. Whether you are new to needlecraft or a seasoned blanket maker, our picks will help you find your next go-to chunky merino wool.
  
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• The Best Craft Kits for Hours of Creative Activities

  06-08-2020 23:37 via artnews.com
  
  Arts and crafts not only help kids spend time away from screens, they also encourage them to learn new skills and think inventively. There are a lot of creative kits available for young ones to try on their own or with friends, from guided activities to open-ended art-making sessions. Whether your child is a budding artist or someone who loves any kind of hands-on learning, there’s an artsy kit out there for them. Find something for creatives of all ages in our picks below.
  
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• Eric Bentley, Critic Who Preferred Brecht to Broadway, Dies at 103

  06-08-2020 23:34 via nytimes.com
  
  Mr. Bentley, who was also a playwright, was an early champion of modern European drama in the 1940s but had little use for American plays.
  
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• The Best Canvas Zipper Bags for Keeping Supplies and Tools

  06-08-2020 23:31 via artnews.com
  
  If you often feel overwhelmed by the amount of art supplies or tools you own, you might need a new system for organizing them. Small bags are a great way to store and protect your possessions, as they not only keep things in one place but are also easily portable. Bags made of canvas are a smart option, as they are lightweight and not overly precious. Create your own miniature tool kit with our picks, which all come in multiples to help you sort out any mess.
  
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• What Megan Fox Taught Me About the Power of Subversive Girls

  06-08-2020 23:24 via nytimes.com
  
  The horror comedy “Jennifer’s Body,” starring Fox as a demon who eats boys, showed me the value of teen scream queens when I needed it most.
  
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• The Best Chunky Glitter for Artistic and Cosmetic Uses

  06-08-2020 22:58 via artnews.com
  
  Glitter is an instant mood lifter—adding a little shine to a thank-you card, your nails, or your hair will leave you scintillated and well satisfied. While small glitter can cast delicate brilliance, chunky glitter sparkles while showcasing creative designs: These larger particles often come in fun shapes and are easier to arrange in patterns. Get ready to dazzle with our picks below.
  
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• The Best Clipboard Cases for Storing Artworks and Supplies

  06-08-2020 22:52 via artnews.com
  
  Get the most out of your clipboard with a case-style model. Store paperwork, writing utensils, office supplies, and anything else you may need at hand inside a clipboard case’s hinged compartment. Useful for artists, students, teachers, and office workers alike, clipboard cases serve the same purpose as a briefcase or portfolio, while providing all the advantages of a traditional clipboard. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to choose the right material, design, and size. T
  
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• The Best Chunky Yarn for Knitting, Weaving, Crocheting, and More

  06-08-2020 22:47 via artnews.com
  
  Choose yarn with some heft. Great for loom weaving, knitting, crocheting, and felting, chunky yarn is ultra versatile and easy to work with. Jumbo-weight yarn has taken the knitting world by storm, thanks to the wildly popular arm-knitting trend. Beginners will love the fast-paced nature of working with chunky yarn, and experts will appreciate the variety of projects and patterns the material allows. Available in a range of colors and materials, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the plethora
  
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• Amid Layoffs and Upheaval, Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Vote to Unionize

  06-08-2020 22:42 via artnews.com
  
  Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art voted on Thursday to unionize, in a move that has led to the formation of one of the biggest labor groups of its kind at an American art institution. The vote occurred just two days after the museum announced a major round of layoffs, cutting its staff by 85 employees, or roughly 23 percent of its workforce.
  According to a release put out by the union, 89 percent of voters selected the option that would lead to unionization. The union will be a part of A
  
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• Amid Layoffs and Turmoil, Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Vote to Unionize

  06-08-2020 22:42 via artnews.com
  
  Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art voted on Thursday to unionize, in a move that has led to the formation of one of the biggest labor groups of its kind at an American art institution. The vote occurred just two days after the museum announced a major round of layoffs, cutting its staff by 85 employees, or roughly 23 percent of its workforce.
  According to a release put out by the union, 89 percent of voters selected the option that would lead to unionization. The union will be a part of A
  
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• The Best Craft Sticks for Countless DIY Projects

  06-08-2020 22:35 via artnews.com
  
  Craft sticks, also called Popsicle sticks, are a DIY staple. Arguably one of the most versatile crafting materials around, you can use craft sticks to make birdhouses, model houses, model airplanes, puppets, bookmarks, picture frames, lampshades, planters, candleholders, gardening labels, and more. Cover them in glitter, paint, or varnish for a custom finish, or leave them untreated for a natural feel. Craft sticks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, so whether you’re looking for basic
  
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• The Best Computer Key Brushes for Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Spots

  06-08-2020 22:27 via artnews.com
  
  How many times have you pressed down on the space bar and received no response from your computer? And then again, nothing. How about the “S” key? Or the hard return? It’s happened to the best of us and, might we add, always seems to occur when we are most in need of that one finishing sentence. Odds are, it’s because your keyboard is dirty, and some piece of fuzz or (perhaps more likely) a crumb from your morning avocado toast has lodged itself right beneath your key. Th
  
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• For Three Suffragists, a Monument Well Past Due

  06-08-2020 22:26 via nytimes.com
  
  Central Park will soon unveil its first sculpture depicting nonfictional female figures. “The fact that nobody even noticed that women were missing in Central Park — what does that say about the invisibility of women?”
  
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• Phillips Unveils Digital Product That Tracks Trending Artists By Media Presence

  06-08-2020 22:20 via artnews.com
  
  In recent years, Phillips has placed an emphasis on emerging artists, with its “New Now” series devoted to early and mid-career contemporary names having become central in the market sphere. Now, the auction house is unveiling a new digital product that will allow users to monitor up-and-comers without having to ever consult its auction results.
  Working in collaboration with computer scientist and scholar, Tomasz Imielinski, Phillips has developed Articker, a proprietary data tool th
  
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• Why Influencers Won’t Stop Partying Anytime Soon

  06-08-2020 22:18 via nytimes.com
  
  Creators in Los Angeles say that hosting and posting about big social gatherings is part of their job, coronavirus or no.
  
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• Funding for visual, performing arts supplies available to Oklahoma schools - Enid News & Eagle

  06-08-2020 22:00 via enidnews.com
  Funding for visual, performing arts supplies available to Oklahoma schools  Enid News & Eagle
  
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• The Best Collage Mediums for Mixed Media Projects

  06-08-2020 21:28 via artnews.com
  
  Keep your collages from peeling and fading: Properly glue down and seal your mixed-media work with a quality acrylic medium. A necessary substance for collage making, medium is an adhesive that goes on semiopaque but dries clear. Mediums are breathable, permanent, and protect against UV damage and discoloration. Used as a glue, they ensure your materials will stick and stay. Used as a top coat, they unify your work’s surface and ensure that your collage will be long-lasting. Available in m
  
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• Edmund White Thinks Most People Misread ‘Lolita’

  06-08-2020 21:27 via nytimes.com
  
  “Nabokov’s job in the book is to make you like the monstrous Humbert Humbert. In the 1960s readers were too swinging to see how evil he was and now readers are too prudish to see how charming he can be.”
  
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• Enrico Navarra, Art World Visionary, Is Dead at 67

  06-08-2020 21:13 via nytimes.com
  
  As a gallerist and publisher, he championed artists who weren’t yet fully appreciated, notably Jean-Michel Basquiat.
  
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• The Best Circular Needles for Large Knitting Projects

  06-08-2020 21:03 via artnews.com
  
  There are many advantages to picking up a set of circular needles. Connected at their bases by a length of cord, these needles allow you to knit in the round—meaning you can knit pieces without sewing any seams. And, because the fabric sits on the cord rather than on your wrists, you can rest projects in your lap to reduce strain. An alternative to double-pointed needles (though these are still best for knitting smaller pieces like gloves and socks), circular needles also don’t requi
  
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• Barbara Kruger’s Strange, Alluring Text-Based Artworks: How the Artist Critiqued Advertising and Rose to Fame

  06-08-2020 20:59 via artnews.com
  
  Known worldwide for her iconic text-based works that examine consequences of capitalism, bodily autonomy, and more, Barbara Kruger is one of the most famous artists of the current moment. Her pieces often take the form of cryptic statements written in a sans serif font that recalls advertising copy; they’re printed on vinyl and black-and-white photographs, and have appeared in museums and public spaces around the world for four decades. With her work in the collections of the Museum of Mod
  
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• What Makes Kiarostami a Modern Master? Start Here

  06-08-2020 20:57 via nytimes.com
  
  In the Iranian filmmaker’s “Certified Copy” and “Close-Up,” appearances deceive. You wind up questioning everything.
  
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• Exhibitors Respond to Dallas Art Fair’s Handling of Cancelation: ‘More Than Anything We’re Disappointed’

  06-08-2020 20:47 via artnews.com
  
  As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the United States, affecting states in the South the most, the Dallas Art Fair in Texas—which had been postponed from April to October—was canceled this week. But the cancelation of the fair has left several exhibitors embittered by the way organizers ended up calling off the event.
  In a statement sent to ARTnews, Kelly Cornell, the fair’s director, confirmed the cancelation, citing the rise of Covid-19 cases in Texas and r
  
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• TV Academy Announces Multiple Virtual Ceremonies for Creative Arts Emmy Awards - IndieWire

  06-08-2020 20:43 via indiewire.com
  
  TV Academy Announces Multiple Virtual Ceremonies for Creative Arts Emmy Awards  IndieWire
  
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• ‘A Killer Party’ Review: The Case of the Online Musical

  06-08-2020 20:18 via nytimes.com
  
  With broad winks to Agatha Christie and the limitations of remote theater, a serialized song-and-dance mystery goes on. Well, not so much dance.
  
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• The Best Fine Threads for Quilting, Appliqué, and More

  06-08-2020 19:21 via artnews.com
  
  With so many varieties of thread to choose from, it’s important to pick the right fiber, finish, and weight/thickness for your sewing and craft projects. Since fine thread won’t weigh down or add unnecessary bulk to seams, it’s an ideal choice for sewing lightweight and sheer fabrics, and is great for machine quilting, appliqué, hand piecing, and hand applique. Our picks below will help you find the best fine thread for your project.
  
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• See Christopher Jackson: Live From The West Side With Texas Performing Arts - KXAN.com

  06-08-2020 19:10 via kxan.com
  See Christopher Jackson: Live From The West Side With Texas Performing Arts  KXAN.com
  
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• The Best High-Fire Clays for Expert Sculptors and Beginner Potters

  06-08-2020 19:09 via artnews.com
  
  Easy to throw, hard to break. While earthenware clays like terra-cotta mature best in cooler temperatures, high-fire clays mature best in a hotter environment. High kiln temperatures allow the clay to fuse more completely so that the surface becomes hard and nonabsorbent. As a result, high-fire clay pieces are more durable and functional than pieces fired in mid- or low-temperature environments. High-fire clay includes both porcelain and stoneware clays, both of which are available at a range of
  
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• David Cort, Artist with Fervent Belief in Video’s Political Power, Is Dead at 85

  06-08-2020 19:07 via artnews.com
  
  David Cort, one of the cofounders of the Videofreex collective—which ranks among the most important early video art groups of the 1960s and ’70s—has died at 85. His death was announced on social media by Electronic Arts Intermix, an organization that distributes and preserves video art.
  “David shared his laughter with the world and his twin daughters are the inheritors of his spirit,” Videofreex said in a statement. “And those of us who knew him laughed and cr
  
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• The Best Canvas Totes for Everyday Use

  06-08-2020 19:05 via artnews.com
  
  A canvas tote is a must-have all-purpose item. Equally equipped to carry gym clothes, groceries, art supplies, and school books, a canvas tote is functional, washable, and durable. Thanks to the canvas surface, these totes are easily customized via hand-painted or screen-printed designs, embroidery, and embellishment. Have your child write their name in fabric-friendly markers for a school bag or jazz up a plain white tote with grommets and sparkly stones. A canvas tote leaves plenty of room for
  
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• The Best Candle Wicks for Making Wax Lights

  06-08-2020 19:01 via artnews.com
  
  Fire has nothing to lick without a wick. The most important element of a candle, wicks deliver fuel to the flame, and a wick’s size and texture affects the amount delivered. High-quality wicks are made from woven or twisted fibers that make for a clean and consistent burn. While some wicks come pre-cut to size, pre-treated with wax, and pre-tabbed for easy application, others allow for a more-customized process and require you to do that work instead. Those looking to make homemade candles
  
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• Experiencing War Far From the Battlefield

  06-08-2020 19:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Two new books look at World War II from the perspectives of outsiders on the fringes of conflict.
  
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• ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Review: Life as Phaser Fodder

  06-08-2020 18:48 via nytimes.com
  
  An animated addition to the “Trek” universe is part fan service, part smutty office sitcom.
  
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• The Promiscuity of Power: Shawné Michaelain Holloway

  06-08-2020 18:38 via artnews.com
  
  View of the group exhibition “Always, Already, Haunting, ‘disss-co,’ Haunt,” 2019, showing Shawné Michaelain Holloway’s DOG WHISTLE, 2019, six-channel video, steel, glass, rubber, and mulch, at the Kitchen, New York.
  Shawné Michaelain Holloway’s work foregrounds the presence of power in our most intimate spaces and everyday lives: in our beds, in our bodies, in our communities, and behind our screens. The Chicago-based artist, who studied at both
  
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• What Is a Museum? A Dispute Erupts Over a New Definition

  06-08-2020 17:17 via nytimes.com
  
  An international effort to update the definition of what museums are has been met with resignations and political intrigue.
  
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• ‘The Tax Collector’ Review: Street Gangs and Family Values

  06-08-2020 17:10 via nytimes.com
  
  David Ayer’s generic gangland thriller, set in South Los Angeles, is madly illogical.
  
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• Ava DuVernay Wins the Gish Prize

  06-08-2020 17:10 via nytimes.com
  
  The writer, producer, filmmaker and activist will receive a cash award of about $250,000.
  
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• Beck Center for the Arts announces new chairperson and other board of director changes - cleveland.com

  06-08-2020 16:49 via cleveland.com
  
  Beck Center for the Arts announces new chairperson and other board of director changes  cleveland.com
  
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• New York’s Sidewalk Prophets Are Heirs of the Artisans of France’s Lascaux Caves

  06-08-2020 16:15 via nytimes.com
  
  What street art adorning boarded-up storefronts tells us about our shared political realities and the ways our stories are connected. A critic’s tour deciphers the signs and symbols.
  
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• She’s Been a Force for Change in Ballet. The World Is Catching Up.

  06-08-2020 16:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Theresa Ruth Howard calls her role “diversity strategist and consultant.” Companies are listening.
  
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• $1M fund will award grants to DC-area arts and culture organizations - WTOP

  06-08-2020 15:21 via wtop.com
  
  $1M fund will award grants to DC-area arts and culture organizations  WTOP
  
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• Oregon arts groups see needed state relief - OPB News

  06-08-2020 15:02 via opb.org
  
  Oregon arts groups see needed state relief  OPB News
  
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• Part of Don Marron’s Collection Will Go View in the Hamptons and More: Morning Links from August 6, 2020

  06-08-2020 15:00 via artnews.com
  
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  A trove of works on paper from the collection of the late Don Marron will go on view at Pace Gallery’s East Hampton space. [Bloomberg]
  James Powers, who operated Spiral Gallery in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, died from complications of Covid-19 at the age of 80. The gallery “became a community for Black arti
  
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• In Richmond, Black Dance Claims a Space Near Robert E. Lee

  06-08-2020 14:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Black dancers, musicians and artists have invigorated what had long been considered a whites-only space.
  
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• ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’ Review: An Aestheticized Fable of Colonialism

  06-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson star in this Ciro Guerra film adapted from a J.M. Coetzee novel.
  
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• ‘The Secret Garden’ Review: It’s as Lovely as You Remember

  06-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  This version, featuring Colin Firth as the haunted uncle, hits the same notes as the 1911 novel and previous films, and that’s fine for this uncertain moment.
  
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• ‘Song Without a Name’ Review: A Tragedy in the Peruvian Hillside

  06-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Melina León’s beautifully composed film follows a woman whose baby was stolen from her after child birth.
  
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• ‘River City Drumbeat’ Review: A Community’s Pulse Proves Strong

  06-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  At the heart of this documentary from Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté is a drum line in Louisville, Ky., that offers children a chance to engage with Black art and history.
  
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