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lavanguardia.com • Comics • World
In an interview, Chris Ware discusses his unique approach to comics, the role of images and text, and his views on superheroes as a metaphor for American arrogance.
smh.com.au • InteriorDesign • USA
Supermodel Helena Christensen's maximalist Manhattan apartment, a blend of art, personal mementos, and Danish hygge, offers a glimpse into her eclectic taste and creative spirit.
elpais.com • History • Spain
The rediscovery of fragmented alabaster pieces from the tomb of the first Duke of Alburquerque in Cuéllar, Spain, has sparked efforts to restore and preserve this significant Renaissance artwork.
theguardian.com • Art • Australia
A team of artists and scientists created a posthumous musical composition using lab-grown brain tissue from the late composer Alvin Lucier, blurring the lines between art, science, and life after death.
irishtimes.com • Technology • World
An Irish Times columnist argues that the anxieties surrounding AI's impact on art are overblown, emphasizing art's inherent derivative nature and the enduring human role in creative expression.
odt.co.nz • News • New Zealand
The Otago Daily Times publishes a collection of letters to the editor covering diverse topics ranging from taxation policies and the preservation of art to environmental concerns and local infrastructure.
wired.com • Cryptography • World
The use of AI to attempt to solve the Kryptos sculpture's code has frustrated the artist, who notes a significant increase in incorrect submissions.
nytimes.com • Arts • Qatar
Qatar's ambitious art initiatives, spearheaded by Sheikha Al Mayassa, aim to balance international collaborations with the exploration of its cultural heritage.
slate.com • Technology • World
An author discovers an AI-generated biography of herself on Amazon, sparking a discussion about the impact of artificial intelligence on art and authorship.
diariosur.es • Culture • Spain
Málaga's former CAC art center will be renovated and reopened as the MUCAC, restoring its original reddish hue and featuring contemporary art from Latin America and Africa.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
This New York Times review explores the life of Gabriële Buffet-Picabia, a pivotal figure in the early 20th-century art scene, as recounted in the novel 'Gabriële' by Anne and Claire Berest.
irishtimes.com • Crime • Ireland
A renowned Dublin silversmith, whose work was gifted to Pope Francis, suffered a devastating theft of his life's work, leaving him facing bankruptcy.
nytimes.com • Biography • USA
Elon Green's 'The Man Nobody Killed' recounts the tragic death of Michael Stewart, a young Black artist who died in police custody in 1983, highlighting the city's failure to hold anyone accountable.
nytimes.com • Politics • Iran
Thirteen women have accused internationally acclaimed Iranian artist Aydin Aghdashloo of sexual misconduct spanning three decades, marking a significant development in Iran's #MeToo movement.
medium.com • Art • World
The democratization of culture, while offering vast choices, has led to a crisis of meaning and value, particularly concerning the definition and appreciation of art.
dnevnik.bg • Festival • Bulgaria
The LUNAR light festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, is showcasing video mapping, light installations, and immersive experiences across fourteen locations in the city center.
elpais.com • Art • World
The article explores the power of the silent scream, using examples from literature, painting, and ancient Egypt, questioning whether the scream of the living or the dead is worse.
redstate.com • Politics • USA
A new statue in Times Square sparks debate, with the author arguing it's a political statement of power rather than a celebration of diversity.
newyorker.com • History • USA
A new book and exhibit showcase the evolution of New York City travel posters, reflecting the city's changing image and the rise and fall of the printed poster as a tourism medium.
washingtonpost.com • Technology • World
OpenAI's relaxed image generation rules led to a viral trend of Studio Ghibli-style images, sparking debate over AI's impact on art and copyright.
letraslibres.com • Art • Spain
The article reviews the playful and thought-provoking art of Sean Mackaoui, whose works, reminiscent of Calder and Schwitters, challenge artistic conventions through humor and inventive use of materials.
timesheraldonline.com • Education • USA
After 48 years of teaching art at Vallejo High School, beloved teacher Manuel Moreno is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of impacting thousands of students' lives.
needtoseeitnews.co.uk • Technology • World
Artlume, a digital art platform, partners with LG Electronics to bring a vast collection of art to over 200 million LG Smart TVs worldwide.
elcorreo.com • Events • Spain
Bilbao's Noche Blanca, a celebration of the city's 725th anniversary, expands this year to include the Iberdrola Tower as a new venue featuring light shows and concerts.