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- N.E.H. Funds Restoration of Statues Toppled During ProtestsPosted on October 31, 2020 at 12:19 am
Statues of Christopher Columbus in Baltimore and a Union Army colonel in Madison, Wis., will be repaired. […]
- Two Museums Tried to Sell Art. Only One Caught Grief About it.Posted by Hilarie M. Sheets on October 30, 2020 at 11:14 pm
The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum both planned on selling works last Wednesday at auction, but Baltimore paused the sale after much criticism. […]
- Enzo Mari, Industrial Designer Who Kept Things Simple, Dies at 88Posted by Penelope Green on October 30, 2020 at 10:05 pm
He railed against material excess, consumerism and fame, but made poetic and useful objects that influenced generations of designers. He died of the coronavirus. […]
- Museum Closures Loom as France and Germany Go Back into LockdownPosted by Sam on October 30, 2020 at 6:31 pm
Germany and France are facing another round of extended museum closures as lockdowns begin in the countries. “We have to act in order to avoid an acute national health emergency,” says German Prime Minister Angela Merkel. Read more at Art News &nbs […]
- From Fashion to a Fantasia in StonePosted by Ruth La Ferla on October 30, 2020 at 5:49 pm
The photographer Priscilla Rattazzi brings to life the amazing, endangered Hoodoo rock sculptures of southern Utah. […]
- At the Queens Museum, Home and the WorldPosted by Holland Cotter on October 30, 2020 at 4:26 pm
In three post-lockdown exhibitions, the museum stakes out its role in the life of its neighborhood’s multiethnic citizens. […]
- Agnes Gund Leaves Chair of PS1, Moves to Diversity CommitteePosted by Sam on October 30, 2020 at 3:28 pm
The MoMA PS1 leadership is shifting, with longtime chair Agnes Gund heading over to manage the museum’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee. Former board co–vice chair Sarah Arison is taking over as museum chair. “I am honored to take on this role as Chair of the PS1 Board of Directors, and humbled to continue Aggie Gund’s legacy of […]
- Waxwork Records opens the Universal vault to celebrate Halloween with latest SpinaturesPosted by Robert Hutchins on October 30, 2020 at 1:37 pm
The US underground and pop culture specialist Waxwork Records is celebrating the witching season with the expansion of its partnership with Universal and the studio’s vault of classic Monster and Horror films. This time it’s Halloween favourite, Michael Myers – as seen in Halloween II – and Halloween III’s Trick or Treaters that are emerging […]
- Cosmopolitan uncorks its own wine collection with Guarachi Wine PartnersPosted by Robert Hutchins on October 30, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Hearst Magazines has moved in on the wine-making market with the launch of a new brand Uncorked by Cosmopolitan. Via a deal brokered by IMG, the magazine publisher has partnered with Guarachi Wine Partners to bring a curated selection of Cosmopolitan branded wines to market. Leveraging Guarachi’s more than 35 years of success pioneering wine […]
- This ISlides and Warner deals allows horror fans to walk in the shoes of their favourite movie monstersPosted by Robert Hutchins on October 30, 2020 at 1:24 pm
Horror fans can now take a walk in the shoes of some of their favourite movie monsters, from A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Kruger to The Shining’s Danny Torance, thanks to a new partnership between Warner Bros Consumer Products and the customised slide sandal company, ISlide. The new partnership will see ISlide create new […]
- Toys and Consumer Products revenue lifts as WWE negotiates Coronavirus fall-outPosted by Robert Hutchins on October 30, 2020 at 1:01 pm
The chairman and CEO of the sport and entertainment franchise, WWE, has championed the business’ creativity throughout a challenging environment, highlighted a strong performance for the brand in its third quarter financials. WWE has been among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic that has rendered live events – the model upon which WWE generates […]
- Roy’s Boys gears up for ‘most successful Christmas to date’ as online socks sales surgePosted by Robert Hutchins on October 30, 2020 at 12:18 pm
Following what’s been a challenging year across the industry, Roy’s Boys is bucking the trend and gearing for what looks to be its ‘most successful Christmas to date,’ with sales already booming for the licensed socks specialist, as early as October. Early signs for a successful 2020 in spite of the year’s current narrative, appeared […]
- Evolution USA named American, Australian and New Zealand agency for the LIFE brandPosted by Robert Hutchins on October 30, 2020 at 9:36 am
Meredith Corporation has named Evolution USA as its North America, Australia and New Zealand licensing and brand management agency for the LIFE brand and The LIFE Picture Collection, effective immediately. In its role, Evolution will actively seek new licensing and brand expansion opportunities for LIFE and its photo archive in a variety of product classifications […]
- 8 Things to Do This Halloween WeekendPosted on October 29, 2020 at 7:06 pm
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City. […]
- Tracey Emin Discusses Cancer Diagnosis in The GuardianPosted by Sam on October 29, 2020 at 6:56 pm
In an interview this week with the Guardian, Tracey Emin revealed she is in remission after a cancer diagnosis and surgery this summer, an experience she says has renewed her passion for work. “At my age now, love is a completely different dimension and level of understanding,” she says. “I don’t want children, I don’t want all the things that […]
