The real painting that inspired controversial scene during Olympics opening ceremony
The scene received a lot of backlash…
Art News Archives: 07/2024
Just Stop Oil activists who threw soup at Van Gogh artwork told to expect jail time
The activists were told to prepare for prison.
Jane Fonda to present new exhibition highlighting dangers of toxic oil drilling
“I’ll be fighting the oil companies until the day I die.”
Famous archeologist wants ‘Mona Lisa’ to return to Italy
The item has been displayed in France for centuries.
Iowa museum makes history by returning looted bronzes to Benin
“I hope the other museums in America will follow this.”
Brazilian artist steals historic coin from the British Museum for controversial “heist” art project
“A disappointing and derivative act.”
Vitrine gallery closes due to “political instability” and “effects of Brexit”
A sad day for the art world.
Titian painting sells for £17.6 million after being found at London bus stop
It has passed from emperors to thieves.
Glastonbury 2024: Banksy responds to criticism of migrant life boat
It was launched during Idles’ set.