visualarts
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A Museum Temporarily Swapped a Masterpiece With AI Art and Chaos Ensued
The museum in the Netherlands is facing scrutiny for selecting an AI copy of Vameer’s Girl with a Pearl painting while it’s on loan in Amsterdam.
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Was Lichtenstein a Great Artist or a Rip-Off Artist? A New Doc Investigates
Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s work is instantly recognisable: the giant, colourful canvases; the Ben-Day dots; the distinctively comic book-inspired images. That last element has caused controversy over the years, as critics point out “inspired” can sure look a lot like “ripped off.” A new documentary digs in.
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United States Returns Looted Sarcophagus to Egypt
A 2,500-year-old sarcophagus illegally removed from Egypt was repatriated to the country in a ceremony held yesterday in Cairo.
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The Legendary Artwork of Frank Frazetta Is Coming to Magic: The Gathering
The cards of Magic: The Gathering have spent decades bringing horrifying monsters, incredible vistas, and mystical spells to vivid life, earning the game a veritable gallery rich with fantasy art. But now, the legendary card game is going to celebrate another equally legendary body of artwork.