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Defunct Military Planes Are Reborn As Amazing Works of Art
For defunct military planes, the common resting place is a "boneyard," where retired aircraft are stored or used for scrap metal. Looking at the old planes, gallery owner Eric Firestone envisioned a...
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Foundation Claims To Have Discovered Younger, Happier Version Of 'Mona Lisa'
GENEVA (AP) — The mystery behind the most enigmatic smile in art — Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" — just got a little more complicated. In a coming-out party of sorts in Geneva, rounds of flashbulbs...
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The 10 Craziest Things Rich People Bought In September
This month the rich splurged on some weird items. They included a dagger, some Margaret Thatcher memorabilia, and an African buffalo.An Andy Warhol painting of Edward Kennedy sold for $10,000. A rare...
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A Dutch Artist Has Come With A Creative 'Cure For Greed'
Diddo Velema, a Dutch conceptual artist, has released his newest project, called "The Cure For Greed." "The Cure For Greed" is an injection kit with two 24-karat gold plated syringes and a single 5 ml...
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There Was Some Awesome Contemporary Art At This Belgian Festival
Over the weekend, the summer-long Manifesta contemporary art festival wrapped up in Genk, Belgium. The biennale, which is unique in that in changes locations each time it is held, was housed in an Art...
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Inside The Weirdly Fascinating French Museum Exhibit Devoted To Hair
The Musée du Quai Branly is currently holding an art exhibition in Paris called, "The Art of Hair: Frivolities and Trophies." The new show celebrates how hair has taken on many meanings in cultures...
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Stunning Entries From The National Geographic Photo Contest
National Geographic is currently accepting photo submissions for its annual National Geographic Photography Contest. Over 20,000 photos by professional and amateur photographers from 130 countries...
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Deutsche Bank Will Open Its Incredible Art Collection To The Public For 1 Day...
Deutsche Bank Italy plans to open its door to the public Oct. 6, for its sixth annual "Open Day," according to The Art Newspaper. The bank's Italian headquarters, in Milan, will admit the public from...
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Researchers Have Discovered Bacteria That Turn Toxic Chemicals Into 24-Karat...
Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered bacteria with the remarkable ability to turn toxic chemical compounds into 24-karat gold. The breakthrough, detailed in a combination art and...
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Man Gives Ridiculous Justification For Defacing A Rothko Masterpiece
A Mark Rothko painting worth tens of millions of pounds was defaced in what was the worst security breach ever to hit Tate Modern. A man has claimed responsibility for defacing a valuable Mark Rothko...
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Now You Can Pick Up Fine Art At Costco
Costco, best known for selling bulk toilet paper and bargain electronics, has started selling fine art again after a six-year break. The discount retailer currently has 10 pieces of art listed on its...
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A Portfolio Of Erotic Drawings By Late Designer Yves Saint Laurent Has Gone...
Pierre Bergé, the former partner of Yves Saint Laurent, claims that a portfolio of works by the designer was stolen by one of his former lovers. It seems the house of Yves Saint Laurent can’t keep...
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Art Mogul Larry Gagosian Says Having A Gallery In Greece Is A 'Badge Of Honor'
Art mogul Larry Gagosian granted a lengthy interview to The Wall Street Journal's Kelly Crow, discussing the ups and downs of the global art market and his newest gallery in northern Paris. Crow asked...
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Eric Clapton Sells Abstract Painting For A Record $34 Million
Rock star Eric Clapton sells an abstract painting by German artist Gerhard Richter for £21.3m – a new record amount for a living artist. A high gloss was applied to the results of last week’s...
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Flock Of Sheep Could Fetch $6 Million At A November Christie's Auction
A set of sheep sculptures by the artist François-Xavier Lalanne are expected to fetch between $4 million and $6 million at a New York City Christie's auction this November. The sheep are originally...
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Why Art Thieves Steal Priceless Art
After bond investment titan Jeff Gundlach got his art stolen from his Southern California mansion, we spoke with expert art investigator Robert Wittman to determine possible outcomes for the case....
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Russian Punk Trio Pussy Riot Makes List Of 100 Most Powerful People In Art
Pussy Riot, the Russian punk trio jailed for campaigning against Vladimir Putin, have been named in a list of the world’s most important contemporary art figures. The three women – Yekaterina...
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A Vienna Sushi Restaurant Installed A One-Way Mirror In Its Women's Bathroom
Dot Experimental Sushi in Vienna has caused some controversy after female patrons became aware that the mirror above the bathroom sinks was actually a one-way looking glass — and men were watching...
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Chelsea Galleries Lost 'Untold' Amounts Of Art In Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy has done severe damage to New York's art center in Chelsea. Prolific studios such as Eyebeam and Zach Feuer sustained serious flood damage, according to Art Info. During the worst...
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Check Out These Amazing Images Of Sunrises From The Top Of Mount Fuji
Self-taught photographer Yu Yamauchi captured 600 sunrises from the top of Mount Fuji in 600 days between 2006 and 2010. Every photograph looks different even though Yamauchi took the images at the...
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