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Art takes many forms — some more provocative than others. At this year's Edinburgh Fringe, one artist is redefining what live performance can be, pushing boundaries with a show that features real on-stage org*sms every night.
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“The experience I drew from this piece was that in your own performances you can go very far, but if you leave decisions to the public, you can be killed.”That’s how legendary performance artist
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A portrait of President Donald Trump that hung in the Colorado State Capitol has sparked controversy after the president publicly criticized the painting as “purposefully distorted,” leading to its removal and drawing sharp rebuke from the artist who painted it.
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A terrifying figure hidden within a 230-year-old painting has been uncovered following a recent restoration. In a stunning revelation, a "devil-like figure" hidden for over two centuries has been rediscovered in a painting by Joshua Reynolds, a prominent 18th-century artist, Fox News reports. This discovery was made possible through meticulous restoration…
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A museum that was accused of using a lighter skin tone to portray Dwayne Johnson in wax figure form has now spoken out amid the scandal. The Grévin Museum in Paris denied white-washing accusations after the 51-year-old called them out on social media. The figure, which was unveiled on October…
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An elderly couple has sued an art dealer who purchased an African face mask from them for a mere $158 before selling it for $4.4 million. I'd be pretty annoyed too. It can often be worth venturing into the attic to see what lost antiques you have knocking around because…
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Social media users are reacting to the release of Johnny Depp's first self-portrait. The artwork, titled Five, was created by the 60-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star and debuted on Castle Fine Art's social media pages on Thursday (July 20). The work will be marketed as a time-limited edition, with…
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A tiny handbag comparable to the size of a grain of salt has sold for a seriously steep price tag after going up for auction. The minuscule handbag, which is less than 0.03 inches wide, and is hardly perceptible to the naked eye, ended up fetching a massive $63,000 at…
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A banana that was taped to the wall as part of a $120,000 art installation met its match when a student got a bit peckish and helped himself to a bite. Modern art is a pretty divisive subject, with some believing that it is truly beautiful that simple things can…
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The Simpsons are back at it again with their apparent predictions - this time involving the recent outrage over Michaelangelo's David in Florida. For those unaware of recent events, here's a breakdown of what happened in Florida this month... Tallahassee Classical School Principal Hope Carrasquilla was forced to resign after…
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If anyone understands the feeling of wanting to run and hide in shame it's a Miami woman who accidentally knocked over and smashed an iconic piece of artwork valued at $42,000 last week. The small sculpture - created by world-renowned artist Jeff Koons - had been on display at the…
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A woman has been left in tears after getting a blackout neck tattoo that she claims has completely changed the shape of her face. There's no way around it - tattoos are a commitment. It's widely believed that the body ink should have personal meaning behind it to make it…
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Just mere hours after it was revealed, Banksy's Valentine's Day artwork has now been removed. Yesterday (February 14), the notorious graffiti artist surprised the world by revealing their latest piece of art in order to honor the victims of domestic abuse. The mural appeared in Margate, Kent, and depicted a…
