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Month: June 2021

Posted on June 21, 2021

Banksy loses copyright case

“In his book Wall and Piece, Banksy said “copyright is for losers” and the public was morally and legally free to reproduce and use any public copyright works.” https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/copyright-is-for-losers-how-did-banksy-s-brash-claim-backfire-20210621-p582qp.html Continue reading Banksy loses copyright case

Posted on June 20, 2021

Fake Mona Lisa sells for outstanding price

“The winner of the online auction, a European collector, agreed to pay $3.4 million (€2.9 million), 10 to 15 times more than the auction house had estimated and the most ever paid for a fake Mona Lisa, Christie’s said.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/graisondangor/2021/06/18/fake-mona-lisa-sells-for-34-million/ Continue reading Fake Mona Lisa sells for outstanding price

Posted on June 19, 2021

Architect Ron Sang leaves a monumental legacy

“Ron Sang was a keen collector of New Zealand art, sculpture and ceramics. He loved to group pots of the same colour together.” Ron passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 11, 2021, aged 82 https://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/latest/125451318/architect-ron-sang-patron-of-the-arts-leaves-a-monumental-legacy Continue reading Architect Ron Sang leaves a monumental legacy

Posted on June 19, 2021

David Bowie painting purchased for $5

The painting by rock icon David Bowie was purchased at a donation center at an Ontario landfill https://www.cnn.com/style/article/bowie-painting-landfill-trnd/index.html Continue reading David Bowie painting purchased for $5

Posted on June 12, 2021

New Dunedin Public Art Gallery exhibition will reference the three runanga of Otago

Ngai Tahu visual artist collective Paemanu and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery have worked together to create ‘‘Hurahia Ana Ka Whetu, Unveiling the Stars’’ https://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/arts/emblems-identity?fbclid=IwAR0QyUGSWELCXAPgqXpFZwvoFZMDLJtDP1hAe8KeSVHO4iD7B3b_tiheqBY Continue reading New Dunedin Public Art Gallery exhibition will reference the three runanga of Otago

Posted on June 7, 2021

Central Otago artist Grahame Sydney has received a knighthood for service to the arts

https://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/125310070/central-otago-artist-grahame-sydney-accepts-knighthood-because-the-arts-really-matter Continue reading Central Otago artist Grahame Sydney has received a knighthood for service to the arts

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Invisible Art?

Salvatore Garau reminds us there are no rules in the art world. https://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/300325056/italian-artist-sells-invisible-sculpture-for-more-than-25000 Continue reading Invisible Art?

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