The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.
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Jenns Hanning Delivered Two Blank Canvases to a Danish Museum
The artist delivered two blank canvases titled ‘Take the Money and Run’ to a Danish museum. He was commissioned to produce a commentary on work in the modern world.
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House Democrats delay a crucial vote.
Overlooked No More: Remedios Varo, Spanish Painter of Magic, Mysticism and Science
In the 1950s, and ’60s, she depicted women, artists and thinkers in intricate dreamlike canvases that now fetch high prices.
Seeking Art That Expands the Possibilities for a Troubled World
The shock of the pandemic is being channeled into artistic creations that offer global range and historical insight. It’s something to look forward to.
In an Ancient Greek Port, a New Cultural Hub
The city of Piraeus, just outside Athens, is becoming a haven for galleries and design studios attracted by its abundant warehouses and growing creative community.
Bank of England Removes Art of Leaders Linked to Slave Trade
Oil paintings and portraits depicting seven leading figures at the bank have been removed because of their connections to slavery.
Neue Nationalgalerie Reopens in Berlin After 6-Year Refit
After a $165 million renovation, the Neue Nationalgalerie looks like it did when it first opened in 1968. That’s exactly the point.
Gallery Lures Soccer Fans to Tottenham Stadium for Art
A new gallery at the stadium of Tottenham Hotspur, a top London club, is presenting contemporary works to visitors, with mixed results.
Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin Sculpture in Japan Is Damaged by Typhoon
A video showed violent waves thrashing the yellow pumpkin, a major tourist attraction, on the island of Naoshima.