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The Surprisingly Sexual Side of Medieval Christian Art
14 February 2026 @ 9:16 pm
This spectacular work of medieval art imagines Christ's side as a vulva—and is now on view at the Met Cloisters
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Africa’s Art Market Is Shifting as Competition in the Middle East Heats Up
14 February 2026 @ 10:00 am
African dealers and auction houses are balancing international growth with the need to build infrastructure at home.
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Tuwaiq Sculpture Returns to Riyadh With Monumental New Works
14 February 2026 @ 7:13 am
The seventh edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture showcases how national and international artists engage with the themes of transformation.
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New IMLS Guidelines Echo Trump’s Vision for American Culture
13 February 2026 @ 11:50 pm
You need to follow Trump's executive orders if you want a grant.
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Texas University Cancels Exhibition Critical of ICE
13 February 2026 @ 8:51 pm
Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez's work speaks to the immigrant experience.
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Boston’s Praise Shadows Gallery Heads Downtown With City Backing
13 February 2026 @ 8:15 pm
The gallery was previously in nearby Brookline.
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Why Ultra-Contemporary Artists Are So Obsessed With Old Masters
13 February 2026 @ 8:01 pm
In the age of A.I., young artists are anchoring their work in art history.
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Art Investment Platform Masterworks Sues Key Former Staffer
13 February 2026 @ 6:53 pm
The two sides disagree about whether the employee resigned before going on paternity leave.
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Christie’s to Auction $123 Million Worth of Art From Agnes Gund’s Esteemed Collection
13 February 2026 @ 5:56 pm
Three major works by Mark Rothko, Cy Twombly, and Joseph Cornell will go under the hammer in May.
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London’s National Gallery to Slash Staff as $11.2 Million Deficit Forces ‘Strategic Reset’
13 February 2026 @ 4:32 pm
The museum has launched a voluntary exit scheme and signaled staff cuts and program changes to secure its long-term future.
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