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	Kasper König, whose trailblazing work as a curator, museum director, and educator has had a profound influence on the course of contemporary art for more than half a century, died at 80. His death was announced on Saturday by Skulptur Projekte Münster, the sculpture-oriented exhibition that he founded.Pierre Levai, Dealer Who Made Marlborough Gallery a Force, Dies at 87




	König was one of those remarkable figures—rare in any field—who was able to keep alighting in new places, with important new projects, decade after decade. 




	In the 1960s, while in his 20s, he organized exhibitions with Claes Oldenburg and Andy Warhol at...

Kasper König, Storied Exhibition Maker and Institution Builder, Dies at 80













	After being stolen in a multi-million dollar heist in 2019 and recovered in subsequent years, the historical Green Vault jewels are back on display in Dresden, Germany.GQ Editor Who Pulled Critical David Zaslav Story Is Producing Art Heist Movie for Warner Bros.




	Located in the city’s Royal Palace, the Grünes Gewölbe, or Green Vault, was started as a dedicated effort for storing precious metals, art, and artifacts collected by Saxon elector August the Strong, who later become king of Poland from 1723 and 1729.




	Five members of a criminal gang broke into the Green Vault in a nighttime heist in November 2019. They were sentenced...

Royal Jewels, Previously the Center of an Art Heist, Back on Display in Dresden, Germany

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This is not what people mean when they say to do something “for the ‘gram”.

Man Destroys 6,000-Year-Old Rock Art To Get A Better Photo For Facebook

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The Great Depression was one of the darkest periods and worst economic disasters in U.S. History. It began with the […]

Color Photos Reveal What the Great Depression Was Really Like

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Hearst Castle stands as a testament to opulence and grandeur, perched on the hills of San Simeon, California. Built by media mogul William Randolph Hearst, this architectural marvel boasts 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools, and walkways. But what makes this castle truly fascinating? Did you know that Hearst Castle houses one of the largest private zoo collections ever assembled? Or that it was designed by Julia Morgan, one of the first female architects in the United States? From its breathtaking Neptune Pool to its impressive art collection, Hearst Castle offers a glimpse into a bygone era of luxury and extravagance. Ready to learn more? Let's dive into 15 intriguing facts about this iconic landmark.

15 Facts About Hearst Castle

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If you’ve seen a large building made entirely out of concrete built sometime between the 1950s and 1970s, you’ve probably seen the style of architecture known as brutalism. People have a lot of feelings about these buildings. NPR interviewed people on the street in front of FBI headquarters...

Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly

It was a Night at the Museum for special NBC Olympic correspondent Snoop Dogg, and a history lesson unlike most. As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games continue in Paris, Snoop was given a private, after-hours tour of the Louvre, home to some of the world’s finest art, as seen in a Thursday, August 1, 2024, promo clip on TikTok by NBC Olympics. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper was guided through the grandiose empty wings to do some “snooping around,” avoiding the tens of thousands of tourists who visit the museum daily.

Snoop Dogg Has the Funniest Reaction to Seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre

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The famous 75 Wall Street, a 42-story luxury apartment tower located on the world-renowned Wall Street, is sited on the New York Slave Market. The slave trade in New York started with 11 West African captives who were brought to New Amsterdam, renamed New York in 1626, by Dutch settlers.

How Wall Street used to be a trading port for slaves

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

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	A fresh Banksy artwork of pelicans has appeared this morning in London, making it the fifth new work that the elusive street artist has unveiled this week.Seventh Banksy Animal Mural to Appear in London in the Last Week Makes a Police Box Look Like a Fish Tank




	The newest mural from the popular street artist shows two pelicans eating fish above the yellow sign of a fish and chips takeaway shop in the northeastern London neighborhood of Walthamstow. Banksy’s Instagram account also posted an image of the black stenciled mural early on August 9.




	All of the new Banksy artworks depict animals....

A Fifth Banksy Mural, This One of Pelicans, Spotted in London

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The Caribbean’s most legendary paranormal villain, “The White Witch of Rose Hall,” has become an unlikely hero for the tourism industry in Jamaica.

A murderous ghost haunted an exclusive Jamaican resort for centuries. But could she survive a paranormal investigation?

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	BANKSY HOWLER. British street artist Banksy’s efforts to turn London into a zoo have been hampered by a trio of crooks who stole a black wolf he graffitied onto a satellite dish. The hooded men were filmed removing the dish in Peckham, south London, in broad day light before nonchalantly walking off down the street with it. A passerby called Tom Kellow filmed the robbery during his lunchbreak....

Two Arrested for Vandalism of Brooklyn Museum Director’s House, New Banksy Mural Already Missing, Ukraine Asks UN for Help, and More: Morning Links for August 9, 2024

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

For the next 10 or so days, New Yorkers can travel the world — nay, the universe — without ever leaving the ground, courtesy of an Insta-ready art installation conceived in Israel. Balloon Story, an exhibit of large-scale balloon art on view at the Park Avenue Armory through...

The Israeli story behind the Balloon Story exhibit at Park Avenue Armory













	It’s been a week since Banksy started painting animal murals all over London. First a mountain goat was seen perched precariously on a wall buttress, followed by a pair of elephants, some monkeys, a wolf, two pelicans, a big cat, and fish. Amid the fanfare and online speculation about their significance, the artist’s support organization, Pest Control Office, essentially said they are meaningless.Open Letter Slams Slovakia's Government, Banksy Video Interview Resurfaces, George Clooney is Auctioning a Dinner Date, and More: Morning Links for August 15, 2024




	Given the lack of any philosophical message behind the artworks, you’d be forgiven for thinking...

The Eighth Banksy Animal Artwork to Emerge in London in Eight Days Depicts a Rhino Mounting a Car

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Yayoi Kusama’s Famed Pumpkin ‘Infinity Room’ is Returning to the Dallas Museum of Art













	Next May, one of Yayoi Kusama’s most famous “Infinity Rooms” returns to Dallas, ending an infinitely-Instagrammed museum tour. Yayoi Kusama Unveils First Permanent Public UK Sculpture




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Yayoi Kusama’s Famed Pumpkin ‘Infinity Room’ is Returning to the Dallas Museum of Art

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