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Christie's to Auction Microsoft Co-founder Allen's $1bn-plus Art Collection

Christie's announced plans on Thursday to auction the art collection of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, which it estimated to be worth more than $1 billion. The November sale of more than 150 pieces spanning 500 years of art will be "the largest and most exceptional art auction in history,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Glasgow Burrell Collection to host first exhibition since reopening after major refurb

The Burrells' Legacy: A Great Gift to Glasgow, which opens on Saturday, charts the collecting and legacy of Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance, Lady Burrell.

Glasgow Live

The makers of Mahabali

As Onam approaches artisans update tradition this year, from using more eco-friendly material to sculpting Mahabali with a six pack

The Hindu

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How Bengaluru’s transwomen are reclaiming the city, one click at a time

‘Kathegala Kanive’ (Valley of Stories), a short documentary directed by Vikas Badiger, is making its international premiere this month at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

The Hindu

History of 'wonderful' Burrell Collection to be explored in new exhibit

THE story of how the “wonderful” Burrell Collection came to be will be explored in the first exhibition at the museum since it reopened…

The National (Scotland)

Solving the curious case of the metal pyramids in a Canberra paddock

Could they be World War II relics or perhaps alien calling cards? In fact, the story behind these rusty pyramids near Tuggeranong starts at one of our cultural institutions

The Canberra Times

First exhibition at newly refurbished Burrell explores story behind collection

The new display, the Burrells’ Legacy: A Great Gift to Glasgow, opens on Saturday August 27.

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Work starting to fill abandoned mine voids under Newcastle Art Gallery

Thousands of cubic metres worth of grout will be injected into abandoned mine voids under the Newcastle Art Gallery site, before the facility's $40 million expansion takes place.

Newcastle Herald

The limitations of statues

With the Chicago Monuments Project report in and Columbus Day almost here, time to argue about statues some more.

Chicago Sun-Times

How an Indigenous Australian artist ‘astonished’ a giant of American art

Sol LeWitt never met Emily Kame Kngwarreye, who began painting in her 80s, but he was blown away by her work. A new AGNSW show celebrates their unlikely link

The Guardian - AU

Radovan Kraguly obituary

Other lives: Artist who made the case for harmony between animals and people

The Guardian - UK

Germany signs deal to give ownership of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany signed an agreement on Thursday to transfer ownership to Nigeria of the Benin Bronzes, among Africa's most culturally significant artefacts which were looted in the 19th century.

Reuters

German cultural group criticizes climate activists' protest

A group that represents cultural organizations in Germany has criticized climate activists for gluing themselves to the frames of famous paintings in museums

The Independent UK

British former Myanmar ambassador detained by officials after UK issues fresh sanctions

Sources close to the family said that the regime is planning to charge Vicky Bowman, who is a UK citizen, with violating Myanmar's Immigration Act

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Al Jazeera

Former UK ambassador, husband detained by Myanmar generals

Vicky Bowman and husband, Htein Lin, arrested in Yangon and investigated under the country’s Immigration Act.

Belfast Live

Derry's Harbour Square development will highlight "valuable" Factory Girls contribution to city

SDLP Councillor Rory Farrell has said the submission for the artwork is "another hurdle overcome"

The Guardian - UK

UK’s former Myanmar ambassador arrested in Yangon, report says

Vicky Bowman and Burmese husband Htein Lin detained and charged with immigration offences

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: We’re smart enough as a city to leave Christopher Columbus alone

If Mayor Lori Lightfoot were to follow the recent recommendations of the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee and excise Christopher Columbus permanently from Grant Park, logic dictates that she should then immediately rename Columbus Drive. After all, a prominent city street is etched in the public consciousness far more than…

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ABC News

Melbourne man uses painting to forge path back from addiction

At the peak of his addiction Chris Ellis was smoking ice and then topping the high with anything he could get his hands on cocaine, ecstasy, GHB or even smoking heroin.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta detains former UK ambassador

Authorities in Myanmar have detained Britain’s former ambassador to the country for an alleged offence under the immigration law.

Bristol Post

‘Overpriced’ Propyard Van Gogh Experience gets mixed reviews

Opinions shared online have ranged from "great fun" to "guff"

Bangkok Post

Japanese, Thai artists join forces for BKK printmaking show

Twelve artists from Japan and Thailand are showcasing their printmaking works during the "12AP Thai And Japanese Printmaking Collaborative Exhibition", which is running at ARRA Gallery, until Aug 31.

The Conversation

QAGOMA's Embodied Knowledge is an energetic and inclusive celebration of contemporary Queensland art

Review: Embodied Knowledge: Queensland Contemporary Art, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

The Hindu

Nellore artist enters record books for tribal painting

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Zenger

Painting From Train Station That Ridicules Hitler Was Probably Painted By Picasso, Say Experts

A 1930s artwork that pokes fun at Hitler and was believed to have been found years ago in a train station may have been painted by Pablo Picasso.

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