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A new Banksy mural has sprouted beside a cropped tree in London
A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his.
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Defy the laws of gravity at this immersive & mind-bending exhibit!
California Live correspondent Paul Costabile takes us on a mind-bending journey through the unique & interactive exhibits at Hollywood’s ‘World of Illusions’ museum.
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Authors of new book reveal how black culture has shaped popular language
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham chats with “Historically Black Phrases” authors, Jarrett Hill & Tre’vell Anderson about the significance of their new book, why they wrote it and how they’ve shared their message on tour across the country.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure
Danielle Nottingham joins Lisane Basquiat, Jean-Michel’s sister and Co-Administrator of the Basquiat Estate, who shares the vision behind the King Pleasure© exhibition in Los Angeles. Go to kingpleasurela.com for shopping promotions and tickets to the exhibition, only on view through January 1st, 2024.
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World's first museum of censored art opens in Barcelona. Take a look inside
From a nude drawing of Donald Trump to a punching bag sculpture shaped like a woman’s torso, Spain opens the world’s first museum dedicated to censored and forbidden art.
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Take a tour of the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center in Santa Rosa
November is ‘Native American Heritage Month’ so California Live’s Jobeth Devera gives us a special look inside the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center in Santa Rosa. The space is dedicated to educating the public about the history & contributions of California’s Native Americans.
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Inside Kara Walker's ‘Cut to the Quick:' an up-close look at silhouette art
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham tours ‘Cut to the Quick,’ a contemporary art exhibit at the USC Fisher Museum of Art. The pop-up, open through December 9th, celebrates Stockton native Kara Walker’s provocative works throughout her career. The exhibit was in part curated by USC student Kymia Freeman, who shows Danielle around the space.
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Check out this new West Hollywood gallery turning dreams into reality for artists with developmental disabilities
California Live’s Amber Pfister gets a preview of a cutting-edge gallery in West Hollywood that’s helping to break barriers in the creative community. Behind the innovative space is Tierra Del Sol, a non-profit foundation dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Explore the longest-running art & antique show on the west coast
California Live’s Jobeth Devera meets up with interior designer Casey Howard at The San Francisco Fall Show, a mega-celebration of art, antiques, & design. Casey shares her industry tips on how to spot vintage items that will level up your space and add charm to your home.
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Meet this year's MacArthur ‘genius grant' recipients, including a hula master and the poet laureate
MacArthur fellows receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want.
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Bob Ross' first TV painting, completed in a half-hour, goes on sale for nearly $10 million
Bob Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first episode in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million.
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Renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero has died at age 91, daughter says
Renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for depicting people in large exaggerated volumes, has died in Monaco. He was 91 years old.
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Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work
Three visual artists are suing artificial intelligence image-generators to protect their copyrights and careers.
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What to expect from the 6th annual Heirs of Afrika International Women of Power Luncheon
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham chats with Heirs of Afrika founder Koshie Mills about the upcoming event and the power of bringing together black women from around the world to celebrate sisterhood and black success.
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Florida museum sues former director alleging he tried to profit from fake Basquiat paintings
The 99-year-old museum, also referred to as OMA, was left with a tattered reputation that resulted in its being put on probation by the American Alliance of Museums, the lawsuit said.
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Vermont museum plans to construct $12.6 million facility to house more than 500 Native American pieces
A Vermont museum has acquired a more than 200-piece collection of Native American art. It is planning to construct a $12.6 million facility to house the pieces that make up a rare national collection in the Northeast.
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This minuscule handbag sold for $63,000. Here's why.
The handbag measures in at less than 0.03 inches wide and was sold at an online action on Wednesday.
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Klimt painting sets European record with $108 million price tag at Sotheby's auction in London
A late-life masterpiece by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has sold for 85.3 million pounds ($108.4 million), in London, making it the most expensive artwork ever auctioned in Europe.
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Artist Françoise Gilot, acclaimed painter who loved and later left Picasso, dies at 101
Françoise Gilot, a prolific painter who had a turbulent relationship with Pablo Picasso, died on Tuesday in New York City at 101 years old.
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Andy Warhol Portrait of OJ Simpson Goes on Auction Block
An Andy Warhol silkscreen portrait of O.J. Simpson is going up for auction.