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The death of the patron. Matthew Christopher Pietras is a familiar face in some ways New York CityFrom Metropolitan Opera Party American Ballet Theatre Party and Frick Collection Open the mouth. He has also gained reputation for sponsoring major events and generous donations, such as the $10 million he gave to the Metropolitan Opera in May. But, soon Soros The family contacted the Metropolitan, claiming that the funds actually belonged to family members, not Peter Lass, and the young patron was found dead at his Madison Square Park apartment. The New York Times See how things happen.
Clear. when Clean up It was announced last week that it is permanently closing, and in the past month, it has become the fourth gallery in New York. Bloom,,,,, Venus in Manhattanand kasmin. Artnet News Interview with the founder of the gallery Olivier Babindiscuss why he decided to call it a day. “We can’t continue,” he said. “Most people are not in the art business because it’s a good business. A 10% profit margin is a miracle. At best, it’s a good way of living. New York We have the best artists, the best institutions, the best collectors. This is a great community. I think everyone is in it: the village, the dialogue, the relationships and the story. And, when you no longer care about the story, just the numbers, and the numbers will stack on you, and I go out. ”
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Historical Synagogue OdessaUkraine suffered major damage after a Russian drone strike last week, one of several Jewish locations that were violently bombed this summer. [Jewish Telegraphic Agency]
Legendary art collector, patron and Impresario, Sylvio Perlsteindied Wednesday. Hauser & Wirth The news was confirmed in an Instagram post, saying that Perstein “has a visionary collector who has shaped one of the most important art series of the past century.” [ARTnews]
London Victoria Miro The gallery is unveiled Site/ArchiveThis is a new digital platform that exhibits online with advanced technology and immersion capabilities. The platform combines 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to transform how audiences experience art remotely. [The Art Newspaper]
This is another improvisation Dean KissickThe “Painting Protest” debate: published in Artreviewit argues that recent anti-authoritarian protests in Poland show that contemporary art continues to have a significant impact on politics. [ArtReview]
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Garbage load. this guardian How to report Enzo SumaA 44-year-old naturalist guide from Salento, Puglia, has long collected garbage while walking along Carovigno Beach, the pristine coastline near his home. One day, when he picked up the garbage, he encountered an ancient one Ambre Solaire Sunscreen. At first glance, it seems that any other plastic waste appears to be listed in Italian trains, a currency that was replaced by the euro in 2002. Very interested. This moment is a turning point. It dramatically demonstrates the durability of plastics and its lasting impact on the environment. Inspiration, Suma was founded Archaeological plasticsIt is an online museum that now has over 500 plastic waste found on Italian beaches – each item is a relic of consumer history and a striking reminder of plastic pollution. Suma, studied environmental science CA’Foscari University In Venice, the discovery changed his point of view. “It is one thing to be taught that plastic lasts for hundreds of years, and another is to see it with your own eyes,” he noted. As experts warn that his project gains relevance, posing a growing, underrated threat to human and planetary health.
