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Johanna Burton appointed Director of ICA Philadelphia
Article date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Johanna Burton appointed Director of ICA Philadelphia

The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania (ICA Philadelphia) announced today the appointment of Johanna Burton as its Daniel W. Dietrich, II Director. 


Art Basel unveils Gallery Lineup for its 2025 Miami Beach Edition
Article date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Art Basel unveils Gallery Lineup for its 2025 Miami Beach Edition

Art Basel announced the exhibitor list for its 2025 edition in Miami Beach, featuring 285 premier galleries—including 41 making their debut. Representing 44 countries and territories, the fair remains a vital platform for discovering exceptional works by Modern masters, postwar icons, leading contemporary practitioners, and emergent voices. 


You Hong-jun appointed Director General of National Museum of Korea
Article date: Friday, July 25, 2025

You Hong-jun appointed Director General of National Museum of Korea

You Hong-jun, a chair professor of art history at Myongji University in Seoul and a prominent advocate for Korean cultural heritage, has been appointed director general of the National Museum of Korea.

 


Banksy Work ‘The Migrant Child’ removed from Venetian Palazzo for Restoration
Article date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Banksy Work ‘The Migrant Child’ removed from Venetian Palazzo for Restoration

Art restorers have taken down a deteriorating graffiti work by Banksy, known as "The Migrant Child," from a building that overlooks a Venetian canal.


Russia charges Estonian Museum Director with 'Rehabilitating Nazism'
Article date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Russia charges Estonian Museum Director with 'Rehabilitating Nazism'

According to a report by the Russian media outlet "Vzglyad," Russia's investigative committee has charged Director of the Narva Museum Maria Smorževskihh-Smirnova with the "rehabilitation of Nazism and public dissemination of knowingly false information about the Russian Armed Forces."


This Week on Art to Collect: Six Works You Should Have on Your Radar
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

This Week on Art to Collect: Six Works You Should Have on Your Radar

Every week, Art to Collect by ArtDependence brings together an exceptional curation of works that reflect the pulse of contemporary art today, offering collectors, new and seasoned alike, a window into some of the most compelling creative practices around the world.


US Senators propose Anti-Money laundering Requirements for Art Market
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

US Senators propose Anti-Money laundering Requirements for Art Market

U.S. Senators introduced the Art Market Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation that would require art dealers and auction houses to comply with anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).


First AI Model launched for Contextualising Ancient Inscriptions
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

First AI Model launched for Contextualising Ancient Inscriptions

A group of researchers, co-led by researchers from Google DeepMind and the University of Nottingham, have launched a world-first AI model that can contextualise ancient inscriptions. 


National Gallery of Art, Washington, announces Major New Acquisitions
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

National Gallery of Art, Washington, announces Major New Acquisitions

The National Gallery of Art announced a wide-ranging group of recent acquisitions, adding more than 200 works to the nation's art collection. 


Digital Artwork of Lionel Messi’s Favorite Goal sold for $1.87M
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Digital Artwork of Lionel Messi’s Favorite Goal sold for $1.87M

Goal in Life: Leo Messi x Refik Anadol, the acclaimed digital artwork capturing the emotional essence of Leo Messi's most meaningful goal, reached a powerful milestone today—raising $1.87 million through an online auction at Christie's.


Romania Seeks Compensation for Treasures stolen in the Netherlands
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Romania Seeks Compensation for Treasures stolen in the Netherlands

Romania has requested compensation for heritage items stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, without waiting for the conclusion of the criminal investigation.


Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian Show over Censorship Row
Article date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian Show over Censorship Row

Artist Amy Sherald canceled her upcoming show at the Smithsonian after she said the institution wanted to remove a painting of a transgender woman as the Statue of Liberty due to political fears.


U.S. Republicans propose to rename Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after Melania Trump
Article date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

U.S. Republicans propose to rename Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after Melania Trump

The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. 


Phillips introduces Priority Bidding for Live Auctions this Fall
Article date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Phillips introduces Priority Bidding for Live Auctions this Fall

Beginning with the fall auctions this September, Phillips will debut a first-of-its-kind Buyer’s Premium Structure.


France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati to face Corruption Trial
Article date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati to face Corruption Trial

The French culture minister is to go on trial over alleged corruption and abuse of power while she was a member of the European parliament, a judicial source has said.


Bugarin + Castle to represent Scotland at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia in 2026
Article date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Bugarin + Castle to represent Scotland at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia in 2026

For the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026, Bugarin + Castle are to represent Scotland, curated by Mount Stuart Trust and commissioned by Scotland + Venice.


Oriel Myrddin to represent Wales at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia in 2026
Article date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Oriel Myrddin to represent Wales at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia in 2026

Carmarthen’s Oriel Myrddin has been announced as one of the key partners in Wales’ official presentation at the Venice Biennale 2026 - one of the world’s most prestigious international art exhibitions.


Article date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Karaoke Meets Aesthetic: Building Moodboard-Style Lyric Videos for TikTok

Somewhere between a music video and a Pinterest board, there’s a new format quietly taking over TikTok: moodboard-style lyric videos. They’re dreamy, cinematic, and deeply personal. These aren’t just text-on-screen edits—they’re visual poems set to music, built from colors, vibes, and clever lyrics that flash, glide, and glow in perfect rhythm. Welcome to the world where karaoke meets aesthetic.

The MET NY welcomed Over 5.7 Million Visitors in Fiscal Year 2025
Article date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The MET NY welcomed Over 5.7 Million Visitors in Fiscal Year 2025

The Metropolitan Museum of Art welcomed over 5.7 million visitors to its two locations—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters—in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025 (FY25).


Artist Raymond Saunders dies at 90
Article date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Artist Raymond Saunders dies at 90

Born in Pittsburgh in 1934, Saunders first studied in the city’s public school art programs under Joseph C. Fitzpatrick. The artist spent most of his career in Oakland, where he taught for many years at the California College of the Arts; he remained professor emeritus until his death.