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Magritte’s Masterpiece Set to Break Records at Christie’s Auction

🖼✨ Magritte’s Masterpiece Set to Break Records! This autumn, a rare painting from René Magritte’s iconic L'empire des lumières series is hitting the auction block at Christie’s New York with an estimated sale price of over $95 million! 🎨💫 #Magritte #Surrealism #ArtAuction #Christies #ArtWorld #RecordBreaking #LempireDesLumieres #ArtCollector #Philanthropy #MicaErtegun #ArtHistory

A New Era for the British Museum: Nicholas Cullinan's Bold $1.3 Billion Transformation Plan

📢 A New Era at the British Museum! 🏛️ Nicholas Cullinan, the newly appointed director, has unveiled the most ambitious transformation plan any museum has ever seen, with a $1.3 billion overhaul in the works! 💰✨ After a series of controversies, including the theft of 2,000 items, Cullinan promises to restore the museum’s reputation and bring a full digital expansion of its 8 million objects. 📱🖼️ #BritishMuseum #MuseumTransformation #NicholasCullinan #ArtNews

A Landmark Donation: Perrotin and Artists Enrich Pompidou’s Collection

🎨 23 Contemporary Artworks Donated to the Centre Pompidou! 🏛️✨ Renowned art dealer Emmanuel Perrotin, together with 17 of his artists, has donated 23 contemporary artworks to the Centre Pompidou in Paris, featuring contributions from prominent figures like Takashi Murakami, Sophie Calle, and Klara Kristalova. 🎨🖼️ #ArtNews #CentrePompidou #EmmanuelPerrotin #ContemporaryArt #TakashiMurakami #SophieCalle #KlaraKristalova #ArtExhibition 🏛️✨

Recovered: Stolen Banksy Print Returned, Two Suspects Charged

🎈 Iconic Banksy's Balloon Girl Print Recovered After Theft in London 🎨 An iconic print of Banksy’s Balloon Girl 🎈 was stolen from Grove Gallery in London 🇬🇧 after the exhibition "Breakout: Banksy’s London Rebellion." The artwork, valued at £270,000 💷 ($355,000 💵), was quickly recovered by authorities 👮‍♂️. #Banksy #BalloonGirl 🎈 #ArtTheft #LoveIsInTheBin 🗑️ #GroveGallery #ArtNews 📰 #StreetArt 🎨 #LondonArt #ArtRecovery 🖼️ #ArtCrime 🚨 #ContemporaryArt

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✨Weekly Selection: New Arrivals from September 9th to 13th!⚡

➡See the full collection here: https://tinyurl.com/mrx5arvh

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David Wojnarowicz Remembered: A Weekend of Tributes in NYC

🎨✨ Celebrating the Legacy of David Wojnarowicz in NYC 🌈🕯️ This weekend, New York City honors the late artist and activist David Wojnarowicz on what would have been his 70th birthday.🖤 #DavidWojnarowicz #NYCArtScene #LGBTQHistory #AIDSMemorial

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✨ Discover Maui Mule #3 by Miriam Smidt🎨🌈

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The Great Elephant Migration: Life-Sized Sculptures Invade New York’s Streets

The Great Elephant Migration: Art Meets Wildlife Conservation in NYC 🐘🌍 🐘🌍✨ A magnificent herd of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures has arrived in NYC’s Meatpacking District as part of "The Great Elephant Migration," the city's largest public art installation since 2005! 🌱🌿 #GreatElephantMigration #WildlifeConservation #NYCArt #PublicArt #Elephants #SustainableArt #NilgiriReserve #ArtForACause

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Glenn Lowry to Step Down After 30 Years as MoMA Director

✨ Big changes ahead for the MoMA! ✨ After an incredible 30-year career, Glenn Lowry, Director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, will step down in 2025. 🎨 Under his leadership, the MoMA has experienced extraordinary expansion, major renovations, and an impressive growth in its endowment from $200 million to $1.7 billion! 💰📈 Find out more in the latest article by Art News! 🔗 #MoMA #GlennLowry #ArtNews #Changes #Museum #Leadership #ContemporaryArt #Inclusivity #Expansion

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Alessandro Giuli Named Italy’s New Culture Minister Amid Political Scandal

📢 Italy's Cultural Shift: New Culture Minister Appointed 🇮🇹 Big changes in Italy's cultural scene! Following the resignation of Gennaro Sangiuliano, Alessandro Giuli, head of Rome's Maxxi Museum, has been named the new culture minister. 🎨 #ItalyArtNews #CulturalShift #AlessandroGiuli #MaxxiMuseum #CultureMinister #ItalianPolitics #ContemporaryArt #TolkienExhibit #ItalyCulture #ArtAndPolitics #ArtWorldUpdate

Rome’s Constantine Arch Damaged by Lightning, Colosseum Flooded in Violent Storm

🌩️ Storm Ravages Rome: Damage to Arch of Constantine and Colosseum! Severe storm hits Rome, damaging iconic landmarks. 🌩️ On September 3rd, a powerful storm caused significant damage to the Arch of Constantine and flooded parts of the Colosseum. 🌧️ Stay tuned for updates on the preservation of these historic monuments! #Rome #HistoricPreservation #ArtNews

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Weekly Selection: New Arrivals from September 2nd to 6th!

🔵➡️See the full collection here: https://tinyurl.com/muptx25j

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Frieze Takes the Helm: The Armory Show’s Landmark Edition#ArtMarket

This month’s Armory Show at the Javits Center marks its 30th anniversary with a new era under Frieze's management, showcasing a global lineup of 240 galleries, including 55 newcomers, and featuring diverse exhibitions in art, fashion, design, and architecture, while maintaining its role as a major art market hub amidst global uncertainties.

Preserving Mid-century Modernism: Breuer’s Summer Home Restored for Future Generations

Marcel Breuer’s summer home in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is now listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and is being restored by the Cape Cod Modern House Trust to serve as a residency for artists, while maintaining its original design and furnishings.

Cultural Crisis: Will Japan Lose the Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art?

The Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art in Japan is at risk of closure and potential selloff of its prestigious collection, including a rare Rothko Room, due to financial pressures and investor demands faced by its owner, DIC Global.