German artist Michael Moebius, which recently received $120 million in a lawsuit against hundreds of foreign companies, is suing Chinese retailer Shein in a case that could set new precedents …
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Here are the world’s most expensive Barbie dolls, from diamond-encrusted models to the “holy grail” of toys
This week, the highly anticipated Barbie Movie hits theaters, promising a pink-splattered fantasy adventure centered around the beloved titular doll, played by Margot Robbie. This is the first live-action Barbie …
Here’s what to see at Upstate Art Weekend, from an artist’s installation of ‘Truck Nuts’ to the early days of Mendes Wood in upstate
Upstate Arts Weekend (UPAW) returns for its fourth edition July 21-24, with events and exhibits in New York’s Hudson Valley, from Kino Saito in Westchester for Ellsworth Kelly’s studiojust south …
Is this the real voice of Banksy? A new podcast has unearthed an old interview with someone claiming to be the anonymous artist
A new audio series has unearthed an old interview with someone claiming to be Banksy, giving a voice to someone whose identity otherwise remains a mystery. The three-minute interview was …
Meta expands its generative AI arsenal with a new tool it touts as a cutting-edge breakthrough
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has unveiled a new AI tool called CM3leon, which the company touts as a “cutting-edge generative model for text and images.” The …
Artist Stuart Semple Launches Ultra-Fluorescent Pink ‘Barbie-Ish’ Paint to Protest Mattel’s Trademark on Color
Artist Stuart Semple is once again taking a stand against color exclusivity, launching a new shade of fluorescent pink he’s dubbed Pinkie – The Most Barber Pink to protest Mattel’s …
Belgian magazine threatens to sue Amsterdam’s newly rebranded Hermitage Museum for infringing on its brand identity
Last month, the Hermitage Amsterdam of the Netherlands announced its intention to rename itself as the H’ART Museum as part of an ongoing effort to sever ties with the Hermitage …
An Australian photographer has been disqualified from a photo contest after her submission was mistakenly deemed to be AI-generated
An Australian photographer’s work has been disqualified from a photo competition after it was mistakenly believed to have been generated by artificial intelligence. Suzi Dougherty, an actress from the Sydney …
Renowned art dealer Massimo de Carlo has revealed plans for a monumental private art foundation in Italy. Here’s what we know
Massimo de Carlo is building a new private foundation in his home country, Italy. On July 12, the veteran concessionaire signed a declaration of intent with the Italian province of …
Rare Photographs of The Beatles by Paul McCartney Will Be Exhibited in the US + Other Stories
Art Industry News is a daily summary of the most important developments in the art world and the art market. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, July 17. …