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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

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	JUMPING SHIP? Smack bang in the middle of the Bronx Museum’s very expensive renovation project, its executive director has decided to leave. Klaudio Rodriguez, who has led the museum since 2020, is moving to Florida to take charge of the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in St. Petersburg. He was instrumental in getting the $33 million expansion and facelift off the ground so his departure may come as a surprise to some. “It has been an honor...

Man Sues Museum of Ice Cream, Bronx Museum Director Quits, Judge Allows Artists’ Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Companies, and More: Morning Links for August 14, 2024













	To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter.Ninth Banksy Artwork in Nine Days Discovered At London Zoo




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	POINTLESS PAINTINGS. A seventh animal painting by Banksy emerged in London over the weekend. This time the elusive street artist made a police box in the City of London look like a fish tank. Given the police’s reaction, though, it looks like the authorities are running out of patience. “We are aware of criminal damage to a City of London Police box in Ludgate Hill,” detective chief inspector Andy Spooner reportedly said. “We are liaising with the City of...

Seventh Banksy Mural Spotted in London, British Museum Broke Law Says Internal Review, Nazi Artifacts Stolen, and More: Morning Links for August 12, 2024













	To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter.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




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	PAIN IN THE ASSET. Italy’s public debt is mounting. How to tackle it? Auctioning off a 16th-century castle that once belonged to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, one of 33 historic Italian sites up for sale. The palatial complex near Naples is managed by the defense ministry and will be sold in November. The move, however, has enraged Italy’s FAI, the equivalent of the National Trust...

Italy’s Auctioning Its Castles, Ninth Banksy Mural Found, a Museum for Instagram Enthusiasts, and More: Morning Links for August 13, 2024

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

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Emily Standley Allard

"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

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	The central six-ton altar stone at Stonehenge may have come from more than 450 miles away, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature.Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Decorated Mosaic in England




	Stonehenge is thought to have been erected in several phases between 3100 BCE and 1600 BCE, with the circle of large sarsen stones placed there between 2600 BCE and 2400 BCE by Neolithic and Bronze Age people. While larger local stones may have been moved by hundreds of individuals with ropes and log rollers, the Welsh bluestones could have been transported by sea using rafts.




	Researchers have already established that...

Altar at Stonehenge Was Transported from Nearly 500 Miles Away, New Study Finds

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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

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

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	Hurricane Beryl, which ripped through parts of the Caribbean and Yucatán Peninsula before making landfall in Texas on July 8, has forced the Rothko Chapel to close indefinitely.Judge Orders Part of African Art Collection Discovered in Houston Shed Sold to Settle Debt




	The institution, which houses 14 of Mark Rothko’s Seagram Mural paintings in Houston, Texas, found itself in the Category 1 (down from Category 5) storm’s warpath. Three of the murals were damaged, along with parts of the chapel’s ceiling and several of its walls.




	Beryl killed 64 people in late June and early July. The Houston area accounted for almost...

Houston’s Rothko Chapel Forced to Close Due to Hurricane Damage

Orange County, FL

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

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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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In a dramatic rescue operation captured on video, the Italian Coast Guard airlifted a pregnant woman from a cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea on Sunday. According to news reports, the woman, who was experiencing complications and "at risk of miscarriage", was successfully transported to a hospital for medical care.

Pregnant Woman Evacuated from Cruise Ship "At Risk of Miscarriage"

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

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	Archaeologists recently discovered the remains of two additional victims at Pompeii, the ancient city near Naples that was buried during a catastrophic explosion of the nearby Mount Vesuvius.Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Decorated Mosaic in England




	On August 12, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii announced that the skeletons of a man and woman with a small cache of treasure had been found inside a temporary bedroom during the renovation of the home. “The woman was found on the bed and was carrying a small cache of treasure with gold, silver and bronze coins, and some jewellery including a pair of gold and pearl...

Archaeologists Discover Remains of Two More Victims at Pompeii

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually













	Archaeologists have discovered a decorated mosaic believed to have been built nearly 2,000 years ago, along with several other Roman structures in northwestern England.Archaeologists Discover Remains of Two More Victims at Pompeii




	The decorated floor covering depicts stylized dolphins and several species of fish. It was located in a home likely owned by a wealthy and powerful family, according to a press release by Vianova Archaeology & Heritage Services, one of the organizations involved in the excavation.




	The home was later remodeled, likely in the 3rd or 4th century, which helped ensure the mosaic’s survival after the room was filled with building...

Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Decorated Mosaic in England

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Tasmania’s Mona Museum Embroiled in Fresh Scandal After Admitting to Showing Forged Picasso Paintings













	Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, which made the headlines earlier this year for banning people who “do not identify as ladies”...

Tasmania’s Mona Museum Embroiled in Fresh Scandal After Admitting to Showing Forged Picasso Paintings

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