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The ancient city of Pompeii.
Dec 29

Europe Rescues Pompeii Ruins With 11th-Hour Funds, Have Artists Gotten Nice? And More

A round-up of art world news for December 29.
By Guelda Voien
A press conference was held at the Detroit Institute of Arts last July to announce that $26.8 million in pledges were made by Michigan businesses to the DIA to help it reach its $100 million Detroit Bankruptcy Grand Bargain commitment. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Nov 23

Detroit Institute of Arts Faces Next Challenge, Verona Art Museum Heist, and More

But the DIA has a tricky challenge ahead: it must build a $400 million endowment in the next seven years.
By Alanna Martinez
Artist Niki Johnson's portrait of Pope Benedict XVI, titled Eggs Benedict (2013). The painting was recently acquired by the Milwaukee Art Museum for its permanent collection. (Photo: Courtesy artist's website, nikijohnson.com)
Jun 29

US Museum Acquires Portait of Pope Benedict XVI (Made of Condoms), Sparks Outrage

A portrait of the retired Pope (made of condoms) acquired by the Milwaukee Art Museum is prompting opposition.
By Alanna Martinez
Jan 5

Punching Paintings, Climbing on Sculptures, Vomiting, Passing Out, Urinating: Hey, Maybe Art and Booze Don’t Mix

By Sarah Douglas
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