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Christie’s Impressionist and modern art sale in London disappoints

Leonidas Kalai 18 June 2019

Matisse’s Odalisque Painting leads at Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art Sale in London

Leonidas Kalai 10 June 2019

Art World Roundup: reaching the community during COVID-19, Hong Kong petition signed by hundreds of artists, and P.A.I.N. continues to help opioid victims

Katherine Keener 29 May 2020

Leading lights - Artists

Ai Weiwei creates poignant mask series in response to pandemic to raise money for humanitarian charities

Katherine Keener 28 May 2020

Events

Recovering from COVID-19, Hong Kong Galleries Face New Round of Protests and Announce New Art Initiative

Leonidas Kalai 27 May 2020

Leading lights

Tate Britain forgoes 2020 Turner Prize to support 10 artists with £10k bursaries

Katherine Keener 26 May 2020

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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre faces potential closure

It goes without saying that not all beloved businesses and locales will still be open once we get back into the world at large. Small restaurants are shuttering up, galleries are completely reliant on online exhibits, and theatres are cancelling their summer seasons and beyond. While it might first seem that it’s smaller, independent companies […]

The truths beneath the surface: Researchers reveal more secrets of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665) has captivated audiences for centuries. It has become one of the most well-known and loved works of art and has inspired people of all walks of life. However, much like the life of Vermeer himself, relatively little is known about the painting, particularly when it comes to […]

The V&A wants your COVID-19 signs to document life in lockdown

There’s no doubt that in a few generations, the COVID-19 pandemic will be included in history books. By then, people will have moved on, living lives less directly touched by the pandemic. Recognizing the unique situation we’re in – and the products that have come from it – London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has […]

National Theatre’s Frankenstein brandishes heart in times of solitude

Numerous independent theatre performers are using the current context of quarantine and social isolation to create new and resonant pieces of work, then sharing them through streaming platforms in innovative ways that still contain some essence of “theatre”. But there are also many theatre companies that have archival footage of countless shows that have been […]