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Giacometti bronze bust fails to sell at auction, surprises art world

During the Sotheby’s high-stakes auction on Tuesday night, attendees were left stunned when the $70 million bronze bust by Alberto Giacometti didn’t find a buyer, leaving many in disbelief. Giacometti’s piece, titled “Grand Tête Mince (Grand Tête De Diego),” had sky-high expectations, but it turned out to be too ambitious for the cash-conscious crowd. Bidding […]

How AI will eliminate poor art, but not genuine artists

Concerns Over AI in Artistic Fields As artificial intelligence poses an increasing threat, artists across various disciplines are expressing fears that their artistic integrity may be compromised. Despite the rising concerns, Stephen Limbaugh, a composer and concert pianist, known for his performances with the Russian Philharmonic and showcases at prestigious venues like the White House […]

Koyo Kouoh, the art curator set to lead the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away at 57.

Koyokoo, the pioneering Swiss Cameroonian curator and the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale, tragically passed away on Saturday, as announced by the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. “We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved executive director and chief curator, Koyo Kouoh, on Saturday, May 10, 2025,” […]

Museum in the Netherlands reassessing art loans to the US during Trump’s presidency

Martine Gosselink, the director of the Mauritshuis Museum in the Netherlands, expressed concern that proposed funding cuts from the Trump administration could lead to a reassessment of art loans to U.S. museums. While discussions are ongoing about possibly lending artworks to American institutions, the executive order aimed at cutting museum and library services raises significant […]