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Palestinian Artist Fathi Ghaben Dies After Israel Blocks Travel for Treatment

Palestinian Artist Fathi Ghaben Dies After Israel Blocks Travel for Treatment

Gazan artist Fathi Ghaben died on Sunday, February 25 from health complications after Israeli authorities refused to give him permission to leave the besieged region to access medical treatment. He was renowned for his oil paintings that paid homage to Palestinian culture and immortalized the struggle for liberation. The self-taught painter was 77 years old …

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Visitors queue under the Eiffel Tower to enter, on the day of its reopening after a strike, in Paris on February 25, 2024. The Eiffel Tower, closed for five days due to a strike, reopens on February 25, 2024 following an agreement between the unions and the Paris monument's operating company, the latter announced on Saturday. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Eiffel Tower Reopens After Strike, but Losses Mount to Millions

The Eiffel Tower has reopened its iconic lattice structure to visitors after a six-day strike by employees, marking an end to a tumultuous period marred by demands for changes to the landmark’s business model and concerns over its maintenance. However, the strike has left a financial toll, with losses mounting to as much as 2 …

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Artist Interview: Carlo McCormick Discusses Curating “Wild Style 40th Anniversary Exhibition” at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, NYC Opening 11/11/23

Artist Interview: Carlo McCormick Discusses Curating “Wild Style 40th Anniversary Exhibition” at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, NYC Opening 11/11/23

#carlomccormick, @erichazenyc It’s seminal! There were certain things that became the means by which hip-hop culture conquered the world, the original memes of graffiti and rap that went global. And this is the very first movie to do that. So it’s super, super important. It’s naive, and fresh, and not cynical. If you think about …

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Embrace Autumn's Cozy Charm with Framed Artwork for Your Country House

Embrace Autumn's Cozy Charm with Framed Artwork for Your Country House

At The Picturalist, we offer a curated selection of framed art and photography that’s perfect for decorating your country house during the fall season. Our pieces capture the essence of autumn – from golden forests to cozy interiors bathed in warm, soft light. Here are some ideas to infuse your home with autumnal ambiance: As …

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Olga McNamara: A Journey into Emotional Expressionism

Olga McNamara: A Journey into Emotional Expressionism

Olga McNamara: A Cultural Tapestry in Art The journey of Olga McNamara, an artist whose life experiences and diverse cultural influences seamlessly blend into her abstract expressionism paintings, is as rich and varied as her artworks. Born in the sun-kissed landscapes of Uzbekistan, Olga’s early years were steeped in a world alive with vibrant colors …

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Spectacular Winning Photos From The Underwater Photographer Of The Year 2024

Spectacular Winning Photos From The Underwater Photographer Of The Year 2024

Underwater Photographer of the year: ‘Whale bones’ by Alex Dawson (Sweden) View the stunning photos from the competition for Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024! We are incredibly grateful to all of the amazing photographers who entered this year, as there was an extraordinary volume of entries and beautiful photos. The collection is an eloquent …

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Sarah Ball is "Tilted" in New York

Sarah Ball is "Tilted" in New York

Stephen Friedman Gallery presents the first solo exhibition by British artist Sarah Ball in New York. The show comprises a new body of paintings exploring notions of dandyism in the 21st century. This presentation precedes a major solo exhibition at Longlati Foundation, Shanghai in 2025. Portraying individuals who embrace self-expression and challenge conventions of gender, Ball spotlights facial …

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